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Weather & Climate in Behram, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Behram enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4934°N, 26.3332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,751 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 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 20 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 24 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 87 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 119 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 63 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 120 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 22 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 33 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Behram has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.3").