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Weather & Climate in Yatağan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yatağan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 338.8 sq mi (877.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3403°N, 28.1428°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,691 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 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 68 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 109 km | 75 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 47 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 67 km | 63 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 135 km | 155 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | 135 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 150 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 116 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 140 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 121 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 121 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Yatağan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.3").