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Weather & Climate in Yenicekale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yenicekale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,320 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5987°N, 36.6326°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
679 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 55 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 38 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 49 km | 10 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 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Yenicekale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").