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Weather & Climate in Şahin, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şahin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°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 31.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 479.9 sq mi (1,243.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0217°N, 26.8425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,533 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 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 93 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey | M4.7 | 72 km | 24 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 116 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 | 109 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 40 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 147 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 68 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Şahin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.7").