Weather & Climate in Sarıköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıköy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 448.7 sq mi (1,162.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2075°N, 27.5961°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,017 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 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | 79 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 103 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 71 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 84 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 116 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 48 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Sarıköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.6").