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Weather & Climate in Atça, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atça enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 119.0 sq mi (308.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8886°N, 28.2153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 129 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 126 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Atça has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").