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Weather & Climate in Çukurbağ, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çukurbağ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,453 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,453 ft (1,662 m) |
| Area | 598.3 sq mi (1,549.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5625°N, 29.6323°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,364 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 72 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 48 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 75 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 113 km | 46 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 113 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece | M5.1 | 127 km | 72 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 61 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 141 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 85 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 57 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Çukurbağ has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.6").