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Weather & Climate in Boğaziçi, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boğaziçi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 337 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 153.2 sq mi (396.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0347°N, 27.5594°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,384 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 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | 70 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 121 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 117 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Boğaziçi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.2").