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Weather & Climate in Ayancık, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ayancık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (813.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9447°N, 34.5861°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 59 km N of Abana, Turkey | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Ilgaz, Turkey | M4.3 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 7 km SSE of Gümü?hac?köy, Turkey | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1999 | 16 km WSW of Tosya, Turkey | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 26 km E of Tosya, Turkey | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Tosya, Turkey | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 34 km N of Sinop, Turkey | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 17 km NW of Ilgaz, Turkey | M4.1 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 33 km NE of Tosya, Turkey | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Ayancık has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").