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Weather & Climate in Akşar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akşar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,374 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,374 ft (1,638 m) |
| Area | 185.5 sq mi (480.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3525°N, 39.9744°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
229 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 82 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 16 km ESE of Yedisu, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Akşar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").