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Bozcaada, Turkey

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2,635 Population 182/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Bozcaada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates39.8350°N, 26.0697°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 104 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 111 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 50 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 145 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 148 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 136 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 65 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 26 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 26 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 34 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 69 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 90 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 110 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 29 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 33 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 46 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 126 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 134 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 129 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 109 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 88 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 104 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 77 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 57 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 146 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 76 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 149 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 140 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Bozcaada has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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