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Weather & Climate in Akçakent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 335 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,577 ft (1,395 m) |
| Area | 424.3 sq mi (1,099.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6228°N, 34.0958°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 68 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 129 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Akçakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").