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Biga, Turkey
Full City Profile
61,066
Population
117/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Biga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 522.8 sq mi (1,354.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2281°N, 27.2422°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 96 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 130 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 57 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 102 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 98 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 47 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 135 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Biga has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").