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Weather & Climate in Merkez, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merkez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1295°N, 26.4208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,716 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 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 49 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 7 km W of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 17 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M4.9 | 133 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 40 km | 13 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 89 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 88 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 89 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 70 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 103 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 103 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Merkez has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.4").