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Weather & Climate in Bağcılar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bağcılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 288 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 88,224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0390°N, 28.8567°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,682 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 61 km | 8 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1992 | 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey | M4.8 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 0 km ENE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
14 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 | 69 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 51 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 150 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 99 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 64 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 127 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 54 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Bağcılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.0").