All Countries
Weather & Climate in Taraklı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taraklı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 112.7 sq mi (292.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3969°N, 30.4928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,017 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 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 43 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 127 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 | 60 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Taraklı has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.9").