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Weather & Climate in Erfelek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erfelek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8793°N, 34.9184°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 122 km NNE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 59 km N of Abana, Turkey | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Ilgaz, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 3 km ESE of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Erfelek has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").