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Weather & Climate in Bozburun, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bozburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 588.4 sq mi (1,524.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6950°N, 28.0434°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,912 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 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | M6.4 | 101 km | 52 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 13 km | 72 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.7 | 128 km | 50 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 37 km | 75 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 19 km | 63 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 101 km | 155 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 31 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 62 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 67 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 88 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 4 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Bozburun has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.2").