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Weather & Climate in Sarıçam, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıçam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9891°N, 28.1012°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 141 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 139 km | 63 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 116 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Sarıçam has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").