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Weather & Climate in Balıklıçeşme, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balıklıçeşme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°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 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 522.8 sq mi (1,354.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3103°N, 27.0817°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,927 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 116 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 7 km W of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 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 | 102 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 141 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 47 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 144 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 99 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 47 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 137 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Balıklıçeşme has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.6").