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Weather & Climate in Elmalı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elmalı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,537 ft (1,078 m) |
| Area | 598.3 sq mi (1,549.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7358°N, 29.9178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 82 km | 8 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 135 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 km | 46 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 113 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 23 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.0 | 43 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 115 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 86 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Elmalı has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.4").