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Weather & Climate in Silifke, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silifke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,342.5 sq mi (3,477.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3778°N, 33.9344°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 1 km NE of Pérgamos, Cyprus | M5.0 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 38 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Famagusta, Cyprus | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 4 km NW of Áchna, Cyprus | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey | M4.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 1991 | 10 km SW of Tarsus, Turkey | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus | M4.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 40 km ENE of Protaras, Cyprus | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 26 km S of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M4.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1990 | 36 km SE of ?nönü, Turkey | M4.3 | 75 km | 29 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 30 km SE of Kızkalesi, Turkey | M4.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Silifke has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.1").