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Weather & Climate in Alpu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alpu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 348.7 sq mi (903.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7690°N, 30.9606°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 139 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Alpu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.5").