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Weather & Climate in Boğazkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boğazkale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 329 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,323 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,323 ft (1,013 m) |
| Area | 477.0 sq mi (1,235.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0219°N, 34.6095°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 66 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 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 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 165 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Boğazkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.5").