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Weather & Climate in Alucra, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alucra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 418.3 sq mi (1,083.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3202°N, 38.7641°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 19 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 3 km W of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in |
Alucra has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.5").