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Bafra, Turkey

Full City Profile

92,944 Population 774,533/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Bafra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density774,533/sq mi
Coordinates41.5679°N, 35.9031°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 102 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 96 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 113 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 86 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 103 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 105 km
May 19, 2006 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey M4.6 120 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 94 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 109 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 80 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 125 km
Mar 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey M4.4 144 km
May 12, 2025 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.3 96 km
Jan 14, 2008 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 147 km
Apr 2, 2010 3 km ESE of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 138 km
Jun 3, 1993 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey M4.3 75 km
Aug 12, 2022 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 140 km
Oct 9, 1997 105 km ENE of Sinop, Turkey M4.3 113 km
May 23, 2024 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.3 107 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 60,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Bafra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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