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Büyükderbent, Turkey

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4,873 Population 2,525/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Büyükderbent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density2,525/sq mi
Coordinates40.7075°N, 30.1143°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 57.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Aug 17, 1999 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey M7.6 22 km
Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 88 km
Sep 13, 1999 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey M5.9 6 km
Nov 11, 1999 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey M5.7 13 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Aug 23, 2000 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.3 51 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 65 km
Aug 31, 1999 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey M5.2 14 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 83 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 114 km
Aug 17, 1999 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.1 49 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 148 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Nov 7, 1999 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.0 52 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 82 km
Aug 17, 1999 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey M5.0 13 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 126 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 139 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 142 km
Aug 17, 1999 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey M4.9 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 120 km
1999 KOCAELI, TURKEY Earthquake 2.5 m 17,118 14 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 81 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 78 km
551 LEVANTIAN SEA Earthquake 21 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Büyükderbent has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.3").

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