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Weather & Climate in Bafra, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bafra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 774,533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5679°N, 35.9031°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 3 km ESE of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1997 | 105 km ENE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 107 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 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Bafra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.2").