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Weather & Climate in Başçiftlik, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başçiftlik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,560 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,560 ft (1,390 m) |
| Area | 95.0 sq mi (246.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5469°N, 37.1692°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 110 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 120 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Başçiftlik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.8").