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Weather & Climate in Kayaköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayaköy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 276.5 sq mi (716.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2061°N, 27.8178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,666 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 97 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 130 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 134 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Kayaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.3").