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Weather & Climate in Akçay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 598.3 sq mi (1,549.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6022°N, 29.7463°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,304 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 80 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 150 km | 30 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 140 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 46 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 113 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece | M5.1 | 138 km | 72 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 24 km E of Ula, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 139 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 68 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Akçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").