Başakşehir weather in January
In January, Başakşehir sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 70 mm of precipitation across 11.2 wet days and about 9.4 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 8°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of January to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Başakşehir's 11th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Başakşehir's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 18 min
- 7:34 AM – 4:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.5
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 8°C through the month.
A typical January day in Başakşehir reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 13°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 | 6 |
| 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 |
| 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 7 | 9 | 6 |
| 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 9 | 6 |
| 11 | 9 | 6 |
| 12 | 8 | 6 |
| 13 | 8 | 6 |
| 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 15 | 8 | 6 |
| 16 | 8 | 5 |
| 17 | 8 | 5 |
| 18 | 8 | 5 |
| 19 | 8 | 5 |
| 20 | 8 | 5 |
| 21 | 8 | 5 |
| 22 | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | 8 | 5 |
| 25 | 8 | 5 |
| 26 | 8 | 5 |
| 27 | 8 | 5 |
| 28 | 8 | 5 |
| 29 | 8 | 5 |
| 30 | 8 | 5 |
| 31 | 8 | 5 |
Başakşehir weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 6° | 70 | 11.2 | 1.8 | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 9° / 5° | 60 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 10.4 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 10° / 7° | 63 | 9.5 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 14° / 10° | 39 | 6.9 | 0 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| May | 19° / 15° | 29 | 5.9 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 25 | 4.5 | 0 | 14.9 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 16 | 2.7 | 0 | 14.7 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 13 | 2.4 | 0 | 13.6 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 24° / 19° | 37 | 5.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 19° / 16° | 65 | 7.3 | 0 | 10.9 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 14° / 11° | 61 | 8.6 | 0 | 9.7 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 10° / 8° | 84 | 12 | 1 | 9.1 | 2.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Başakşehir gets around 70 mm of rain and snow over 11.2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 35% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Snow chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 6 |
| 2 | 40 | 6 |
| 3 | 40 | 6 |
| 4 | 40 | 6 |
| 5 | 39 | 6 |
| 6 | 39 | 6 |
| 7 | 38 | 6 |
| 8 | 38 | 6 |
| 9 | 37 | 6 |
| 10 | 36 | 5 |
| 11 | 35 | 5 |
| 12 | 35 | 5 |
| 13 | 34 | 5 |
| 14 | 33 | 5 |
| 15 | 33 | 5 |
| 16 | 33 | 5 |
| 17 | 33 | 5 |
| 18 | 33 | 5 |
| 19 | 33 | 5 |
| 20 | 33 | 6 |
| 21 | 34 | 6 |
| 22 | 34 | 6 |
| 23 | 34 | 6 |
| 24 | 34 | 7 |
| 25 | 34 | 7 |
| 26 | 34 | 7 |
| 27 | 34 | 7 |
| 28 | 34 | 7 |
| 29 | 34 | 7 |
| 30 | 34 | 7 |
| 31 | 34 | 7 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 20 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 20 | light breeze |
| 18 | 20 | light breeze |
| 19 | 20 | light breeze |
| 20 | 20 | light breeze |
| 21 | 20 | light breeze |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | breezy |
| 26 | 20 | breezy |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 20 | breezy |
| 30 | 20 | breezy |
| 31 | 20 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 06 min at the start of January to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:35 AM to 7:24 AM, and sunset from 4:41 PM to 5:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:11 | 5:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 7:35 | 4:41 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 7:35 | 4:41 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 7:36 | 4:42 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 7:36 | 4:43 |
| 5 | 9.1 | 7:36 | 4:44 |
| 6 | 9.2 | 7:36 | 4:45 |
| 7 | 9.2 | 7:36 | 4:46 |
| 8 | 9.2 | 7:36 | 4:47 |
| 9 | 9.2 | 7:35 | 4:47 |
| 10 | 9.2 | 7:35 | 4:48 |
| 11 | 9.2 | 7:35 | 4:49 |
| 12 | 9.3 | 7:35 | 4:50 |
| 13 | 9.3 | 7:35 | 4:51 |
| 14 | 9.3 | 7:34 | 4:52 |
| 15 | 9.3 | 7:34 | 4:53 |
| 16 | 9.3 | 7:34 | 4:55 |
| 17 | 9.4 | 7:33 | 4:56 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 7:33 | 4:57 |
| 19 | 9.4 | 7:32 | 4:58 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 7:32 | 4:59 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 7:31 | 5:00 |
| 22 | 9.5 | 7:31 | 5:01 |
| 23 | 9.5 | 7:30 | 5:02 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 7:30 | 5:04 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 7:29 | 5:05 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 7:28 | 5:06 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 7:28 | 5:07 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 7:27 | 5:08 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 7:26 | 5:09 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 7:25 | 5:11 |
| 31 | 9.8 | 7:24 | 5:12 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.46 kWh/m² to a high of 6.92 kWh/m² in July across the year — January's 1.74 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 27 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.1 | Moderate |
Is January a good time to visit Başakşehir?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Başakşehir.
What to pack for Başakşehir in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Başakşehir sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 6°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Başakşehir in January
The nearest coast averages about 9°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 24°C and coldest in February near 8°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 11 to Oct 7 — about 3.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Bracing |
| Feb | 8 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 11 | Bracing |
| May | 16 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 15 | Cool |
| Dec | 12 | Bracing |
UV index in Başakşehir in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Başakşehir peaks around July 14 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Başakşehir in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Başakşehir is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (July, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Başakşehir?
Başakşehir sits at 41.1°N, 28.8°E, 155 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Sultangazi, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Başakşehir
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Başakşehir.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Başakşehir has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m around an average of 132 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 249 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 963 m.
The land around Başakşehir is covered by artificial surfaces (48%) and grassland (27%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (39%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and water (58%) and trees (23%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Başakşehir (41.106°, 28.791°, elevation 155 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).