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Weather & Climate in İlkadım, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
İlkadım experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 281 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 407.3 sq mi (1,055.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2873°N, 36.2905°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 32 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
İlkadım has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.1").