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Gelibolu, Turkey

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25,178 Population 79/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Gelibolu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (825.0 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates40.4084°N, 26.6717°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 110 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 137 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 55 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 128 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 103 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 109 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 46 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 106 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 68 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 83 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 110 km
Jan 11, 2020 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 134 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 45 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 116 km
Jan 10, 2023 7 km W of Behram, Turkey M4.9 109 km
Feb 6, 2017 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 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 5,000 128 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 52 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 100 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 110 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 133 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 100 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 70 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 136 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 144 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 70 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 96 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Gelibolu has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.5").

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