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Merkez, Turkey
Full City Profile
2,363
Population
24/sq mi density
1,302 ft
Elevation
397 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Merkez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 99.2 sq mi (256.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7735°N, 31.3195°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 141 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 114 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Merkez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.4").