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Weather & Climate in Akçakaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçakaya 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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 561.4 sq mi (1,454.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5758°N, 27.8675°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,401 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 113 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.0 | 142 km | 16 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 8 km W of Foça, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 138 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 134 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 143 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 110 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 121 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 133 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Akçakaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").