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Weather & Climate in Akkuş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akkuş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 340,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7931°N, 37.0164°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 16 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 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 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Akkuş has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.9").