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Weather & Climate in Başçayır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başçayır 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 1,099 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 | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9558°N, 28.0733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,057 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 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 137 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 63 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 136 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 | 113 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 80 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) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Başçayır has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").