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Weather & Climate in Kuşadası, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuşadası enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 102.3 sq mi (265.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8601°N, 27.2571°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,660 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 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 106 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 140 km | 155 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | 42 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 117 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 103 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Kuşadası has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").