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Weather & Climate in Kızılırmak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kızılırmak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,824 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Area | 289.9 sq mi (750.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3456°N, 33.9864°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
259 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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 81 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 19 km | 25 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 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 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Kızılırmak has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.6").