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Weather & Climate in Köşk, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Köşk 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 246 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 | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 56.2 sq mi (145.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8533°N, 28.0517°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,279 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 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 126 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 124 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 111 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Köşk has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").