Meriç, Turkey
Full City Profile
14,201
Population
56/sq mi density
131 ft
Elevation
40 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Meriç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 252.2 sq mi (653.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1918°N, 26.4210°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 148 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 78 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 133 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 150 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 107 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Meriç has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.8").