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Weather & Climate in Derecik, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derecik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9459°N, 39.5940°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 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 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 20 km N of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Derecik has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.9").