Weather & Climate in Zeytinburnu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zeytinburnu 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,887,430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9944°N, 28.9042°E |
| 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 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 63 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 26 km NNE of Durusu, Turkey | M4.8 | 58 km | 28 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1992 | 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 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 | 71 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 47 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 93 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 66 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 129 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Zeytinburnu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").