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Weather & Climate in Kızılyaka, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kızılyaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 337 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,980 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,980 ft (1,213 m) |
| Area | 162.1 sq mi (419.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9830°N, 29.5285°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,607 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 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 123 km | 72 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 149 km | 75 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 6 km | 17 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 117 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 46 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 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 |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 98 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 71 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Kızılyaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.5").