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Weather & Climate in Gümüşçay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gümüşçay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°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 33.7 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 522.8 sq mi (1,354.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2823°N, 27.2821°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,303 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 7 km W of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | 90 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 125 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 52 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 104 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 40 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 142 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Gümüşçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").