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Weather & Climate in Gerze, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gerze experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 299.9 sq mi (776.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8036°N, 35.2011°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 122 km NNE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 59 km N of Abana, Turkey | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 123 km NNE of Bafra, Turkey | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Gerze has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.3").