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Vakfıkebir, Turkey

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37,728 Population 628/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Vakfıkebir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates41.0458°N, 39.2764°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 134 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 135 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 121 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 131 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 36 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 131 km
May 25, 2021 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 140 km
Sep 13, 2024 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey M4.3 125 km
Mar 23, 2003 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.3 149 km
May 23, 2004 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey M4.3 126 km
Mar 3, 2018 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.2 135 km
Mar 20, 2021 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.2 142 km
Apr 9, 2025 20 km N of Erzincan, Turkey M4.1 127 km
Apr 26, 2024 18 km ENE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.1 141 km
Apr 22, 1990 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey M4.1 82 km
Dec 15, 1995 21 km NNW of Espiye, Turkey M4.0 57 km
May 18, 2005 51 km N of Vakf?kebir, Turkey M4.0 52 km
Nov 14, 1994 18 km SE of Bayburt, Turkey M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in

Vakfıkebir has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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