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Weather & Climate in Ilgaz, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilgaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,064 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,064 ft (934 m) |
| Area | 346.8 sq mi (898.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9251°N, 33.6259°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
238 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 107 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Central Turkey | M4.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Ilgaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.9").