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Weather & Climate in Alaçam, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alaçam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 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 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 230.9 sq mi (597.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6056°N, 35.5981°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 14 km SW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 136 km | 7 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Alaçam has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.2").