Lapseki, Turkey
Full City Profile
30,497
Population
90/sq mi density
79 ft
Elevation
24 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Lapseki 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. 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 Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 340.5 sq mi (882.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3442°N, 26.6856°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 130 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 57 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 135 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 93 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 72 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 130 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 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 |
Lapseki 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").