Weather and climate in Adana (Turkey)

The climate of Adana can be defined as Mediterranean, given that the winters are mild and rainy, and the summers hot and sunny. However, the summer is particularly hot.
The city, formerly called Antioch of Cilicia, is located in southern Turkey, about 40 km (25 mi) away from the coast of the Levantine Sea (the easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea), in a small plain bordered to the north by the Anti-Taurus mountains.
In the vicinity of the city, there is an artificial lake created by the Seyhan Dam, which constitutes an additional source of humidity in addition to that of the sea, which is not far away.



Even though the winter is mild, sometimes there can be cold periods, with lows around freezing or slightly below and highs of 8/9 °C (46/48). In February 1997, the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
In summer, as mentioned, temperatures are very high, furthermore, there can be heat waves, with highs of 40 °C (104 °F) or more. The record heat is 46 °C, set in August 2023.

Adana - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 680 millimeters (26.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 10 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (August) to 145 mm (5.7 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2760 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Adana - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 15 °C (59 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in May 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), 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 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in September 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in December 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).