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Alparslan, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,122 Population 3/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Alparslan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area439.6 sq mi (1,138.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.8072°N, 36.3422°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 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 85 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 82 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 114 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 101 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 49 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 127 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 82 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 20 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 149 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 98 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 94 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 51 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 51 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 35 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 103 km
Mar 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey M4.4 135 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 89 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 101 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 98 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Alparslan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.6").

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