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Weather & Climate in Yakınca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yakınca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,379 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,379 ft (1,030 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3053°N, 38.2383°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
599 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 14 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 42 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in |
Yakınca has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.1").