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Ilgaz, Turkey

Full City Profile

12,963 Population 37/sq mi density
3,064 ft Elevation 934 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Ilgaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,064 ft (934 m)
Area346.8 sq mi (898.1 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates40.9251°N, 33.6259°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 59 km
Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 145 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 148 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 83 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 68 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 31 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 83 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 107 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 57 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 65 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 57 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 119 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 128 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 26 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 54 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 123 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Ilgaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.9").

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