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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. The area gets 287 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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 (20°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").