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Weather & Climate in Sarıcakaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıcakaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 292 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 147.5 sq mi (382.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0369°N, 30.6268°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,049 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 98 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Sarıcakaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.7").