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Weather & Climate in Yazıkarakuyu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yazıkarakuyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Area | 542.0 sq mi (1,403.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5586°N, 38.0235°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
669 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 87 km | 14 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 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Yazıkarakuyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 41°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").