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Weather & Climate in Yaylak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yaylak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 304 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3827°N, 38.3389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
529 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 57 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Yaylak has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.0").