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Weather & Climate in Seferihisar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Seferihisar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 144.8 sq mi (375.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1975°N, 26.8388°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,047 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 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 15 km | 17 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 58 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey | M5.1 | 35 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2009 | 4 km SW of Chóra, Greece | M5.1 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 2022 | 3 km SE of Özdere, Turkey | M5.0 | 35 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | 34 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 66 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 148 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 118 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 52 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Seferihisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.2").