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Weather & Climate in Mahmut Şevket Paşa, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahmut Şevket Paşa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 288 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1528°N, 29.1897°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 49 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 92 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 100 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 74 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 79 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 95 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Mahmut Şevket Paşa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.0").