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Weather & Climate in Bölcek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bölcek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 184.9 sq mi (479.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1828°N, 27.4252°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 38 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 97 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 81 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 88 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 131 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Bölcek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.4").