Bigadiç, Turkey

Full City Profile

49,887 Population 117/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Bigadiç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area427.8 sq mi (1,108.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates39.3925°N, 28.1311°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 10 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 88 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 44 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 95 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 14 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 73 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 86 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 84 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 74 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 39 km
Apr 21, 2017 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey M5.0 106 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Apr 21, 2017 12 km SE of Saruhanl?, Turkey M4.9 91 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 45 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 76 km
Feb 18, 2020 12 km E of K?rka?aç, Turkey M4.8 42 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 147 km
Aug 24, 2025 4 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey M4.8 20 km
May 28, 2017 12 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 143 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 133 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 148 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 142 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Bigadiç has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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