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Weather & Climate in Sultan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sultan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 252.2 sq mi (653.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0254°N, 26.4524°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,448 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | 141 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 65 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 122 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 95 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Sultan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.7").