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Yaykın, Turkey

Canakkale · Turkey

Yaykın is a small town in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 597. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

597 Population 2/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population597
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population597
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates40.0161°, 27.1309°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceCanakkale
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yaykın

Yaykın is a small town in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Yaykın enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area350.0 sq mi (906.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.0161°N, 27.1309°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,774 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 138 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 128 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 104 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 142 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 121 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 96 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 100 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 104 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 143 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 140 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 108 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 102 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 72 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 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 5,000 120 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 148 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 79 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 149 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 138 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 73 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 72 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 110 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 132 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 79 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 106 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Yaykın has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Yaykın

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Türkü Radyo türkü radyo MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Yaykın

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Çan Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Pazar Yeri

Gas Stations in Yaykın

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5894991255

Airports Near Yaykın

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir Koca Seyit AirportEDOLarge Airport
Çanakkale AirportCKZMedium Airport
Sarımsaklı AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yaykın

What is the population of Yaykın?

Yaykın has a population of 597 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 350.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yaykın?

Yaykın enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

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