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Weather & Climate in Aksu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aksu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 452.5 sq mi (1,172.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0896°N, 38.0347°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 61 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 13 km ENE of Hekimhan, Turkey | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 125 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: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Aksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.4").