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Kavacık, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Kavacık is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 480. Elevation: 2,339 ft (713 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

480 Population 1/sq mi density
2,339 ft Elevation 713 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population480
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Population480
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Coordinates39.6755°, 28.4945°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kavacık

Kavacık is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 480. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet (713 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kavacık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Turkey avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area820.1 sq mi (2,124.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.6755°N, 28.4945°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 131 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 53 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 79 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 140 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 88 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 139 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 59 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 79 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 116 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 76 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 118 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 140 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 116 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Apr 21, 2017 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey M5.0 112 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 128 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 83 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 119 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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 5,000 129 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 104 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 127 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 133 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 138 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 126 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 147 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 139 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 91 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Kavacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.6").

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Ski Resorts Near Kavacık

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Eğitim Pisti 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kavacık

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Bandırma AirportBDMMedium Airport
Akhisar Military AirportSmall Airport
Bursa Yunuseli AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kavacık

What is the population of Kavacık?

Kavacık has a population of 480 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 820.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kavacık?

Kavacık has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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