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Weather & Climate in Sığma, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sığma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 161.2 sq mi (417.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9228°N, 28.9655°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,143 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 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 65 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 150 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 63 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 15 km | 16 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 25 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Sığma has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.3").