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Weather & Climate in Kaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 861.4 sq mi (2,231.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2018°N, 29.6377°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,210 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 | 72 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 116 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 72 km |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.8 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 75 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 46 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 140 km | 48 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece | M5.1 | 114 km | 72 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 61 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 118 km | 52 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 87 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.0 | 144 km | 40 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 | — | 132 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 87 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 66 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Kaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.3").