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Didim, Turkey

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26,000 Population 202/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Didim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area128.6 sq mi (333.1 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates37.3850°N, 27.2564°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,643 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 53 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 138 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 89 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 111 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 97 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 112 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 79 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 133 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 107 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 64 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 147 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 54 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 40 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 113 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 89 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 54 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 96 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Apr 12, 1996 4 km W of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 141 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 71 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 134 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 53 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 100 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 114 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 141 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 51 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 65 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 89 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 173 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 53°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Didim has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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