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Sorgun, Turkey

Full City Profile

62,862 Population 71/sq mi density
3,540 ft Elevation 1,079 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Sorgun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Area881.8 sq mi (2,283.9 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates39.8101°N, 35.1860°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 106 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 68 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 58 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 78 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 105 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 99 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 104 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 125 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 139 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 104 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 100 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 70 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 126 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 107 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 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 144 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Sorgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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