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Çorum, Turkey

Full City Profile

269,595 Population 117,215/sq mi density
2,651 ft Elevation 808 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Çorum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,651 ft (808 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density117,215/sq mi
Coordinates40.5489°N, 34.9533°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 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 40 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 45 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 29 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 77 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 92 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 100 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 41 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 101 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 15 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 107 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 71 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 104 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 147 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 138 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 111 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 89 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 47 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 72 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 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Çorum has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.9").

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