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Sulusaray, Turkey

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4,037 Population 38/sq mi density
3,402 ft Elevation 1,037 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Sulusaray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,402 ft (1,037 m)
Area106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates39.9939°N, 36.0840°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 105 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 12 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 88 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 65 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 106 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 124 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 128 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 91 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 79 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 120 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 76 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 74 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 11 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 133 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 96 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 113 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 117 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 99 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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Sulusaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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