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Derecik, Turkey

Full City Profile

4,116 Population 1,150/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Derecik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates40.9459°N, 39.5940°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 47.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 137 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 112 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 123 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 64 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 103 km
Jun 11, 2023 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey M4.3 149 km
Jun 18, 2002 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.3 137 km
Sep 13, 2024 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey M4.3 120 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 111 km
Mar 23, 2003 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 133 km
May 23, 2004 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey M4.3 122 km
Jan 17, 2005 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey M4.3 148 km
May 25, 2021 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 117 km
Mar 20, 2021 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.2 137 km
Mar 3, 2018 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.2 113 km
Apr 22, 1990 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey M4.1 70 km
Apr 9, 2025 20 km N of Erzincan, Turkey M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Derecik has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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