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Weather & Climate in Yalıkavak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yalıkavak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 335.5 sq mi (869.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1053°N, 27.2972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,773 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 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 90 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 106 km | 75 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 93 km | 63 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 63 km | 155 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 129 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 99 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 22 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 72 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 59 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 187 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in |
Yalıkavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").