Borlu, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,198 Population 9/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Borlu 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 30.2 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area239.5 sq mi (620.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates38.7529°N, 28.4674°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,394 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 79 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 144 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 141 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 70 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 144 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 65 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 126 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 91 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 85 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 73 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 93 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 59 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 74 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 63 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 144 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 72 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey M5.1 146 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 56 km
Apr 25, 2008 6 km N of Honaz, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Aug 14, 2022 3 km SE of Özdere, Turkey M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 20 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Borlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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