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Weather & Climate in Şaphane, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şaphane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 168.2 sq mi (435.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0273°N, 29.2222°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,008 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 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 128 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 17 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 20 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 18 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 6 km N of Honaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Şaphane has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.5").