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Weather & Climate in Sultanhisar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sultanhisar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8899°N, 28.1544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,407 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 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 120 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes 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 |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Sultanhisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").