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Weather & Climate in Burhaniye, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burhaniye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 216.0 sq mi (559.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5004°N, 26.9727°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,153 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 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 88 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 83 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 137 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 97 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 33 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 131 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 60 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 136 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Burhaniye has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.4").