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Şalpazarı, Turkey

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10,254 Population 126/sq mi density
1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Şalpazarı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates40.9383°N, 39.1901°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 141 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 132 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 112 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 132 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 35 km
Mar 23, 2003 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 124 km
May 23, 2004 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey M4.3 113 km
Jun 18, 2002 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.3 138 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 124 km
Jun 4, 2008 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 144 km
Sep 13, 2024 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey M4.3 113 km
Sep 30, 2011 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey M4.3 149 km
May 25, 2021 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 134 km
Jan 15, 2006 17 km S of Refahiye, Turkey M4.2 139 km
Mar 20, 2021 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.2 129 km
Mar 3, 2018 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.2 129 km
Apr 26, 2024 18 km ENE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.1 136 km
Apr 22, 1990 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey M4.1 73 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 32,700 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Şalpazarı has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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