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Weather & Climate in Marmaris, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Marmaris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates36.8550°N, 28.2742°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,790 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 77 km 7 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 123 km 52 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 131 km 33 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 73 km 35 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 129 km 30 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 16 km 72 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 127 km 8 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 146 km 50 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 41 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 124 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 144 km 33 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 58 km 75 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 118 km 17 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 46 km 16 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 119 km 9 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 142 km 10 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 70 km 10 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 12 km 63 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 148 km 11 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 64 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 46 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m - 98 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 77 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 63 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 124 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 76 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake - - 76 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 58 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 87 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 104 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
December 53°F (11°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Marmaris has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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