Alaca, Turkey
Full City Profile
27,019
Population
57/sq mi density
3,028 ft
Elevation
923 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Alaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Area | 477.0 sq mi (1,235.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1683°N, 34.8425°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 182 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Alaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").