Biga weather in May
In May, Biga sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 44 mm of rain across 6.8 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 24°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Biga's 5th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Biga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- 6.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:01 AM – 7:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Biga is district and town in Çanakkale Province, Turkey.
- Density
- 45/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 24°C by the end.
A typical May day in Biga reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 5°C warmer than April and about 5°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 |
| 3 | 20 | 11 |
| 4 | 20 | 11 |
| 5 | 21 | 11 |
| 6 | 21 | 11 |
| 7 | 21 | 12 |
| 8 | 21 | 12 |
| 9 | 21 | 12 |
| 10 | 22 | 12 |
| 11 | 22 | 12 |
| 12 | 22 | 12 |
| 13 | 22 | 13 |
| 14 | 22 | 13 |
| 15 | 22 | 13 |
| 16 | 23 | 13 |
| 17 | 23 | 13 |
| 18 | 23 | 13 |
| 19 | 23 | 13 |
| 20 | 23 | 14 |
| 21 | 23 | 14 |
| 22 | 24 | 14 |
| 23 | 24 | 14 |
| 24 | 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 24 | 14 |
| 26 | 24 | 14 |
| 27 | 24 | 15 |
| 28 | 24 | 15 |
| 29 | 24 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
| 31 | 25 | 15 |
How May really feels in Biga
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Biga weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9° / 3° | 82 | 11.4 | 3.6 | 9.5 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 10° / 3° | 77 | 10.7 | 3.3 | 10.4 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 13° / 5° | 71 | 10.6 | 1.4 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 17° / 8° | 48 | 8 | 0.1 | 13 | 6.0 |
| May | 22° / 13° | 44 | 6.8 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 18° | 34 | 5.8 | 0 | 14.8 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 20° | 20 | 3.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 26° / 17° | 39 | 5.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 21° / 13° | 77 | 8.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 15° / 8° | 65 | 8 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 11° / 5° | 94 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 9.2 | 2.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 41 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 69 | 31 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 71 | 29 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 74 | 26 |
| 31 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Biga gets around 44 mm of rain over 6.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 22% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
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| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 21 |
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| 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 54% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 83 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 80 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 78 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 75 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 73 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 71 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | 69 | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 66 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 64 | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 62 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | 59 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | 56 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| 16 | 53 | 39 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | 50 | 41 | 9 | 0 |
| 18 | 48 | 42 | 10 | 0 |
| 19 | 45 | 44 | 10 | 0 |
| 20 | 43 | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| 21 | 40 | 47 | 12 | 0 |
| 22 | 38 | 49 | 13 | 0 |
| 23 | 36 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
| 24 | 34 | 51 | 15 | 0 |
| 25 | 33 | 51 | 16 | 0 |
| 26 | 31 | 51 | 17 | 1 |
| 27 | 29 | 52 | 18 | 1 |
| 28 | 28 | 51 | 20 | 1 |
| 29 | 26 | 52 | 21 | 1 |
| 30 | 25 | 51 | 23 | 1 |
| 31 | 23 | 51 | 25 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May, the calmest month.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:18 AM to 4:50 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 7:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 7:00 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:02 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 7:03 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 5:11 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:10 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:08 | 7:07 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:07 | 7:08 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 5:06 | 7:09 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 5:05 | 7:10 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 5:04 | 7:11 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:03 | 7:12 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:13 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:01 | 7:14 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 5:00 | 7:15 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 4:59 | 7:16 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 4:58 | 7:17 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 4:57 | 7:18 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 4:56 | 7:19 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 4:55 | 7:20 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 4:55 | 7:20 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:54 | 7:21 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:53 | 7:22 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:53 | 7:23 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:52 | 7:24 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 4:51 | 7:25 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 4:51 | 7:26 |
| 30 | 14.6 | 4:50 | 7:26 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 4:50 | 7:27 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.49 kWh/m² to a high of 7.1 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 6.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Is May a good time to visit Biga?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Biga for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Biga in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Biga sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 13°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Biga in May
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 4 to Oct 9 — about 4.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Bracing |
| Feb | 9 | Bracing |
| Mar | 10 | Bracing |
| Apr | 12 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 15 | Cool |
| Dec | 12 | Bracing |
UV index in Biga in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Biga peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Biga in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Biga is worst in March — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Biga?
Biga sits at 40.2°N, 27.2°E, 37 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Çan, 27 km away.
Topography around Biga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Biga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Biga has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 262 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 698 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,832 m.
The land around Biga is covered by cropland (33%), trees (23%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, cropland (42%) and trees (40%) within 16 km, and trees (44%), water (25%) and cropland (21%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Biga (40.2281°, 27.2422°, elevation 37 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).