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Weather & Climate in Bozcaada, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bozcaada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8350°N, 26.0697°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 34 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 134 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 109 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 88 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 77 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 57 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 146 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 76 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Bozcaada has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").