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Akkuş, Turkey

Full City Profile

10,206 Population 340,200/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Akkuş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density340,200/sq mi
Coordinates40.7931°N, 37.0164°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 141 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 139 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 127 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 54 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 101 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 77 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 144 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 105 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 124 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 52 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 91 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 105 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 136 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 114 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 47 km
Jun 11, 1999 22 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.3 146 km
Sep 26, 2023 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey M4.3 40 km
Jun 3, 1993 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey M4.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 60,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Akkuş has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.9").

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