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Akarsu, Turkey

Full City Profile

93 Population 1/sq mi density
5,023 ft Elevation 1,531 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Akarsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 61.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Area174.3 sq mi (451.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.9288°N, 38.6138°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 61.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 88 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 118 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 121 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 143 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 25 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 124 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 64 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 141 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 133 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 38 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 115 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 78 km
Oct 22, 2002 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey M4.7 145 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 49 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 113 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 97 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 103 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 118 km
Apr 20, 1992 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Akarsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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