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Merzifon, Turkey

Amasya · Turkey

Merzifon is a mid-size city in Amasya, Turkey with a population of 50,658. Elevation: 2,402 ft (732 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

50,658 Population 1,688,600/sq mi density
2,402 ft Elevation 732 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population50,658
Density1,688,600/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Population50,658
Population Density1,688,600 / sq mi
Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Coordinates40.8733°, 35.4631°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAmasya
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (537 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)

About Merzifon

Merzifon is a mid-size city in Turkey (Amasya) with a population of 50,658. The city sits at an elevation of 2,402 feet (732 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Merzifon

Merzifon has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 520 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -9.1° / 13.5° 57.5
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -9.2° / 15.6° 35.6
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -5.6° / 19.7° 49.4
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F -1.9° / 26° 41.3
May 14.2°C / 57°F 2.1° / 30.1° 62.3
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 9.5° / 30.9° 69.4
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 11° / 35.9° 27.3
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 12.6° / 36.4° 16.1
Sep 18°C / 64°F 8° / 33° 34.4
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 3.7° / 28.8° 37.7
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F -3.9° / 21.3° 44.9
Dec 3.5°C / 38°F -6.1° / 15.5° 44.4
Merzifon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,402 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Turkey avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,688,600/sq mi
Coordinates40.8733°N, 35.4631°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 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 17 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 11 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 66 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 49 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 18 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 54 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 57 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 39 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 104 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 40 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 29 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 40 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 98 km
Mar 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey M4.4 66 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 94 km
Jun 3, 2020 14 km SW of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 70 km
Jan 14, 2008 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 69 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 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Merzifon has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Merzifon

Institution Type Founded Website
19 Mayıs Üniversitesi Vezirköprü MYO University
Hasan Duman Meslek Yüksekokulu University Visit →
Havza Meslek Yüksekokulu University

Schools in Merzifon

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Merzifon Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu
Merzifon Anadolu Sağlık Meslek Lisesi
Gazi Ortaokulu
Namık Kemal Ortaokulu
Resmiye Mehmet Karaöz İlköğretim Okulu
Vali Hüseyin Poroy Ortaokulu
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Libraries in Merzifon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gümüşhacıköy İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Merzifon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cumartesi Pazarı
Parking
Sebze Hali
Semt Pazar Alanı
Tuesday Bazaar
Tuz Pazarı
Yöresel Ürünler Pazarı

Hotels in Merzifon

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Valiente
Korkmaz Otel

Restaurants in Merzifon

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alisinoğlu dinlenme tesisleri mangal park
Bol Mangal Evi
Kadırga Park Akçaabat Köfte
Kefeli Ekmek Fırını
Köfteci Yusuf

Cafes in Merzifon

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Kangoo
Kilitkale Park
Köfteci Bülent Merzifon
Merzifon köftecisi
Ocakbaşı
Saklı Bahçe

Clinics in Merzifon

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 No lu Sağlık Ocağı
Nur Tıp Merkezi

Bus Stations in Merzifon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merzifon Otogarı

Gas Stations in Merzifon

23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akgaz
BP
Go petrol
Hypco
Kadoil
Kadoil
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Shell
Shell
Shell
SOCAR
Total Energies
Total Energies
TP
TR #1963507452
TR #1963507462
TR #5950812698
TR #6953753077
TR #9139903682
Turkish oil

Banks in Merzifon

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

İş Bankası
TEB

Stadiums & Teams in Merzifon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Merzifon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Akdağ Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0

Airports Near Merzifon

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amasya Merzifon AirportMZHSmall Airport
Samsun / Ondokuz Mayis AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Merzifon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Özel Canelim Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merzifon

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abide Hatun Camii
Alaca Minare Camii, Merzifon
Bozacı Cami
Çelebi Mehmed Medresesi Camii
Dedeoğlu Camii
Dobak Minare Camii
Dönertaş Camii
Garip Hafız Cami
Kara Mustafa Paşa Camii
Sofular Camii
Tacettin İbrahim Paşa Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Things to See Near Merzifon

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Onhoroz Höyük
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Aytepe
  • • Hıdırlık Tepesi
  • • Kepez Tepesi
  • • Kuş Tepe
  • • Üçtepeler

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merzifon

What is the population of Merzifon?

Merzifon has a population of 50,658 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,688,600 people per square mile, spread across 0.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Merzifon?

Merzifon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

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