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Destek, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,111 Population 3/sq mi density
2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Destek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area439.6 sq mi (1,138.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.8467°N, 36.1831°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 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 72 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 69 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 105 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 115 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 43 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 114 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 8 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 69 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 112 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 41 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 21 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 43 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 89 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 90 km
Mar 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey M4.4 122 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 103 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 84 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 96 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
August 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Destek has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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