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Weather & Climate in Aksu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aksu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 319.4 sq mi (827.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0769°N, 28.3308°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,299 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 137 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Aksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.3").