The city, also called Antep, is located in southern Turkey, in the South Eastern Anatolia region, at 850 meters (2,789 feet) above sea level. However, the airport, which houses the weather station, is at 700 meters (2,300 ft).
, there may be periods characterized by cold and snow. During the most intense cold spells, temperatures can drop to around -10 °C (14 °F). In January 2022 it dropped to -15.5 °C (4 °F).
Despite the altitude, summer is very hot. During heat waves, the temperature can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In July 2000 and August 2023, it reached 44 °C (111 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.4 °C, with a minimum of
0.4 °C and a maximum of
8.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in January 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.6 °C, with a minimum of
0.9 °C and a maximum of
10.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.5 °C in February 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.2 °C and a maximum of
15 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
8.3 °C and a maximum of
20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.4 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.1 °C in May 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39.6 °C in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8.7 °C in June 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
40.5 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only
9.2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
36 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
43.8 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
10.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
36.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
43 °C in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.6 °C in September 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40.7 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
13.1 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.7 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.2 °C in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
6.5 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11 °C, with a minimum of
5.4 °C and a maximum of
16.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-9 °C in November 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
26.8 °C in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.2 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
10.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.2 °C in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
25.1 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.