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Weather & Climate in Sultanahmet, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sultanahmet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°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 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0040°N, 28.9788°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,794 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1991 | 18 km SW of K?nal?, Turkey | M4.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1992 | 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey | M4.8 | 106 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 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 | 77 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 51 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 88 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 37 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 136 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| 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) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Sultanahmet has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.0").