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Weather & Climate in Nilüfer, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nilüfer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 213.1 sq mi (552.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2140°N, 28.9157°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,585 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 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 110 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 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 | 95 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 47 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 108 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 58 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 132 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Nilüfer has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.7").