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Weather & Climate in Espiye, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Espiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 228.6 sq mi (592.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9471°N, 38.7030°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 26 km | 12 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 17 km S of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 18 km N of ?liç, Turkey | M4.2 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Central Turkey | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 21 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.1 | 133 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Espiye has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.3").