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Sarıyer, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,833 Population 19/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Sarıyer 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 Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area99.2 sq mi (256.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates40.7725°N, 31.3102°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

934 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 20, 2023.

Aug 17, 1999 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey M7.6 122 km
Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 13 km
Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 142 km
Sep 13, 1999 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey M5.9 107 km
Nov 11, 1999 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey M5.7 88 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 16 km
Aug 23, 2000 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.3 51 km
Aug 31, 1999 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey M5.2 115 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 14 km
Aug 17, 1999 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.1 55 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 47 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 26 km
Aug 17, 1999 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey M5.0 113 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 30 km
Nov 7, 1999 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey M5.0 50 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 46 km
Aug 17, 1999 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey M4.9 101 km
Aug 17, 1999 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey M4.9 49 km
Nov 17, 1999 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 14 km
Nov 19, 1999 16 km WSW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 17,118 113 km
551 LEVANTIAN SEA Earthquake 119 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

Sarıyer 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").

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