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Weather & Climate in Alanköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alanköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 309.9 sq mi (802.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1372°N, 35.1340°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 58 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 137 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 62 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 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in |
Alanköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.0").