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Karamürsel, Turkey

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30,525 Population 302/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Karamürsel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area101.2 sq mi (262.0 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates40.6913°N, 29.6165°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 5, 2025.

Aug 17, 1999 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey M7.6 22 km
Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 130 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 121 km
Sep 13, 1999 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey M5.9 36 km
Nov 11, 1999 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey M5.7 55 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 126 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 127 km
Aug 23, 2000 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.3 93 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 23 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 41 km
Aug 31, 1999 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey M5.2 28 km
Aug 17, 1999 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.1 91 km
Nov 7, 1999 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.0 94 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 40 km
Aug 17, 1999 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey M5.0 30 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 98 km
Aug 17, 1999 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey M4.9 96 km
Jan 11, 2020 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.9 119 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 78 km
1999 KOCAELI, TURKEY Earthquake 2.5 m 17,118 31 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 39 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 112 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 37 km
551 LEVANTIAN SEA Earthquake 27 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Karamürsel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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