Tarsus weather in June
In June, Tarsus sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 10 mm of rain across 2.8 wet days and about 14.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time in June, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Tarsus's 4th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarsus's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 30 min
- 4:25 AM – 6:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.32 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- 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 June
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical June day in Tarsus reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 4°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 18 |
| 2 | 30 | 18 |
| 3 | 30 | 18 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 31 | 19 |
| 10 | 31 | 20 |
| 11 | 31 | 20 |
| 12 | 31 | 20 |
| 13 | 31 | 20 |
| 14 | 31 | 20 |
| 15 | 31 | 20 |
| 16 | 32 | 21 |
| 17 | 32 | 21 |
| 18 | 32 | 21 |
| 19 | 32 | 21 |
| 20 | 32 | 21 |
| 21 | 32 | 21 |
| 22 | 32 | 21 |
| 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 24 | 33 | 22 |
| 25 | 33 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
How June really feels in Tarsus
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 17 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 June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tarsus weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 10th-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 June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Tarsus gets around 10 mm of rain over 2.8 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 9% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 5 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the muggy band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 57% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 22 | 43 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 10 | 20 | 44 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 10 | 19 | 43 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 9 | 18 | 43 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 9 | 17 | 42 | 30 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 8 | 16 | 41 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 8 | 14 | 40 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 36 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 38 | 6 | 0 |
| 10 | 7 | 12 | 36 | 39 | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 41 | 8 | 0 |
| 12 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 43 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 44 | 12 | 0 |
| 15 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 45 | 14 | 0 |
| 16 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 45 | 15 | 0 |
| 17 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 46 | 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 46 | 19 | 0 |
| 19 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 21 | 0 |
| 20 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 24 | 0 |
| 21 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 26 | 0 |
| 22 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 44 | 28 | 0 |
| 23 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| 24 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 42 | 32 | 0 |
| 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 41 | 34 | 1 |
| 26 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 39 | 36 | 1 |
| 27 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 38 | 39 | 1 |
| 28 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 37 | 41 | 1 |
| 29 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 36 | 43 | 1 |
| 30 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 2 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:28 AM to 4:28 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 6:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:28 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 4:28 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:52 |
| 9 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:53 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:54 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:55 |
| 14 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:56 |
| 17 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:57 |
| 18 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:57 |
| 19 | 14.5 | 4:25 | 6:57 |
| 20 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:58 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:58 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:58 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:26 | 6:58 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:27 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:27 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:27 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 14.5 | 4:28 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 4:28 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 4:28 | 6:59 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.32 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
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 — June's 7.32 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | 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 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Tarsus
None of Tarsus's seasonal hazards are active in June. 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 June a good time to visit Tarsus?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June 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 June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Tarsus sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Tarsus in June
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in June — 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 June
Clear-sky midday UV in June 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 June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June 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).