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Weather & Climate in Durağan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Durağan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 478.0 sq mi (1,238.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4158°N, 35.0544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 85 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 98 km | 7 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Durağan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.1").