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Weather & Climate in Alaca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,028 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Area | 477.0 sq mi (1,235.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1683°N, 34.8425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 77 km | 9 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 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 182 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Alaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").