All Countries
Weather & Climate in Apa, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 628.5 sq mi (1,627.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5075°N, 29.3562°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,642 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 135 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 19 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 130 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 25 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.1 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 2 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 136 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Apa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.6").