Nikfer, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,012 Population 3/sq mi density
3,412 ft Elevation 1,040 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nikfer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Area743.6 sq mi (1,925.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.4054°N, 29.1373°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,899 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 114 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 112 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 77 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 113 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 35 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 62 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 126 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 51 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 71 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 56 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 89 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 122 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 133 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 109 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 135 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 118 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 101 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake - - 146 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 132 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 141 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Nikfer has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.5").

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