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Weather & Climate in Bursa, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bursa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 4,263.7 sq mi (11,043.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1956°N, 29.0601°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 101 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 119 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 121 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 105 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 54 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 99 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 57 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 106 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 144 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Bursa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.7").