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Weather & Climate in Yavuzlu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yavuzlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6955°N, 37.2720°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 56 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 111 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Yavuzlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").