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Weather & Climate in Pamukkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pamukkale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 251.7 sq mi (651.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9164°N, 29.1173°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,921 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 51 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 16 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 32 km ESE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.0 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 6 km N of Honaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 24 km E of Ula, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Pamukkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.3").