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Weather & Climate in Alıcık, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alıcık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 309.9 sq mi (802.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8028°N, 35.3226°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 43 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 103 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 98 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 | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Alıcık has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.8").