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Weather & Climate in Şamlı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şamlı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 290 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 561.4 sq mi (1,454.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8118°N, 27.8456°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 7 km W of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey | M4.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | 112 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 114 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 119 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 113 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 96 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 142 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Şamlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.5").