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Weather & Climate in Yelten, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yelten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,399 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) |
| Area | 1,212.6 sq mi (3,140.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2200°N, 30.2186°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,277 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 8 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 123 km | 135 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 113 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 63 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 24 km E of Ula, Turkey | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 6 km N of Honaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 23 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Yelten has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.4").