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Mecitözü, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,506 Population 13/sq mi density
2,671 ft Elevation 814 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Mecitözü experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,671 ft (814 m)
Area408.5 sq mi (1,058.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.5200°N, 35.2953°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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 26 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 32 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 25 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 134 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 48 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 41 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 24 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 129 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 44 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 79 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 44 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 65 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 50 km
Aug 12, 2001 10 km NE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.4 130 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 64 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 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Mecitözü has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.7").

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