Tarsus weather in July
In July, Tarsus sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.3 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 93% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 30 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Tarsus's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarsus's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 4:37 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Tarsus is district and town in Mersin, Turkey.
- Density
- 157/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical July day in Tarsus reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 22 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 34 | 23 |
| 9 | 34 | 23 |
| 10 | 34 | 23 |
| 11 | 34 | 23 |
| 12 | 34 | 23 |
| 13 | 34 | 23 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How July really feels in Tarsus
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tarsus weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° / 5° | 89 | 8.7 | 9.8 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 15° / 6° | 63 | 7.8 | 10.6 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 19° / 8° | 57 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 38 | 7.1 | 12.9 | 7.4 |
| May | 27° / 16° | 30 | 6 | 13.9 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 31° / 20° | 10 | 2.8 | 14.5 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 34° / 24° | 6 | 1.3 | 14.3 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 34° / 24° | 6 | 1.3 | 13.4 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 32° / 20° | 11 | 2.5 | 12.3 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 16° | 27 | 3.5 | 11 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 21° / 10° | 66 | 5.4 | 10 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 15° / 6° | 117 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 93% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 2%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Cloudier (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Tarsus gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 5 |
| 20 | 5 |
| 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 91% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Oppressive (%) | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 47 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 49 | 3 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 51 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 52 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 54 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 56 | 5 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 57 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 58 | 6 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 57 | 7 |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 59 | 7 |
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 60 | 8 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 60 | 9 |
| 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 60 | 10 |
| 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 10 |
| 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 60 | 11 |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 61 | 12 |
| 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 60 | 13 |
| 18 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 60 | 14 |
| 19 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 60 | 14 |
| 20 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 60 | 15 |
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 59 | 16 |
| 22 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 59 | 17 |
| 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 57 | 18 |
| 24 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 57 | 19 |
| 25 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 57 | 19 |
| 26 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 57 | 20 |
| 27 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 56 | 21 |
| 28 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 56 | 22 |
| 29 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 55 | 23 |
| 30 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 56 | 23 |
| 31 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 55 | 24 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 30 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:29 AM to 4:48 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 6:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.5 | 4:29 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 14.5 | 4:29 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 14.5 | 4:30 | 6:59 |
| 4 | 14.5 | 4:30 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 14.5 | 4:30 | 6:59 |
| 6 | 14.5 | 4:31 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 4:32 | 6:58 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 4:32 | 6:58 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 4:33 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 14.4 | 4:33 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 4:34 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 4:34 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 14.4 | 4:35 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 4:36 | 6:56 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 4:36 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 4:37 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 4:38 | 6:55 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 4:38 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 4:39 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 4:40 | 6:53 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 4:41 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 4:41 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 4:42 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 4:43 | 6:50 |
| 25 | 14.1 | 4:44 | 6:50 |
| 26 | 14.1 | 4:44 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 4:45 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 4:46 | 6:47 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 4:47 | 6:46 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 4:48 | 6:46 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 4:48 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.3 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.16 kWh/m² to a high of 7.32 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.3 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Tarsus
None of Tarsus's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tarsus's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Tarsus?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Tarsus for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tarsus in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Tarsus sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Tarsus in July
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 3 to Dec 15 — about 7.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Cool |
UV index in Tarsus in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tarsus peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Tarsus in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tarsus is worst in April — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Tarsus?
Tarsus sits at 36.9°N, 34.9°E, 21 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Mersin, 25 km away.
Topography around Tarsus
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tarsus.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tarsus has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 22 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 580 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,484 m.
The land around Tarsus is covered by artificial surfaces (60%) within 3 km, cropland (35%), grassland (26%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and trees (27%), water (24%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tarsus (36.9177°, 34.8928°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).