Başaran, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,161 Population 5/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Başaran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area249.6 sq mi (646.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.8617°N, 28.5436°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,715 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 144 km
Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 141 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 139 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 102 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 130 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 145 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 131 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 114 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 38 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 115 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 44 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 127 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 132 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.9 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 144 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 140 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 113 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 80 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Başaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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