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Gümüşhane, Turkey

Full City Profile

39,214 Population 32,953/sq mi density
3,871 ft Elevation 1,180 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Gümüşhane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,871 ft (1,180 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density32,953/sq mi
Coordinates40.4600°N, 39.4718°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on May 29, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 84 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 112 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 110 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 127 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 92 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 72 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 118 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 123 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 118 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 130 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 99 km
Oct 17, 2002 eastern Turkey M4.8 132 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 54 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 106 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Apr 1, 2004 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 141 km
Oct 22, 2002 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey M4.7 130 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Gümüşhane has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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