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Weather & Climate in Akbaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akbaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 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 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3685°N, 32.3234°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
324 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 16 km WSW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 6 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Akbaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (2.0").