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Ayvacık, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,731 Population 37/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Ayvacık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.2 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates40.9911°N, 36.6314°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 112 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 126 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 145 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 92 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 81 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 49 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 110 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 82 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 122 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 90 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 83 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 61 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 126 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 130 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 83 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 112 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 129 km
May 12, 2025 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.3 123 km
May 23, 2024 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 60,000 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Ayvacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.9").

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