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Weather & Climate in Malkara, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malkara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 454.9 sq mi (1,178.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8911°N, 26.9020°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1992 | 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 5 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 | 101 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 26 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 144 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 104 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 55 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Malkara has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.7").