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Milas, Turkey

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43,193 Population 44/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Milas 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 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area992.6 sq mi (2,570.9 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates37.3164°N, 27.7839°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,959 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 54 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 144 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 117 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 139 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 75 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 124 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 54 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 123 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 108 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 148 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 118 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 33 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 134 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 86 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 90 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 122 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 75 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 127 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 54 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 109 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 103 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 148 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 54 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 131 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 116 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 141 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 140 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 135 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 25 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 72 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 98 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Milas has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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