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Weather & Climate in Destek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Destek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 439.6 sq mi (1,138.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8467°N, 36.1831°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 96 km | 9 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 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Destek has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").