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Weather & Climate in Kolay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4182°N, 35.8014°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 14 km SW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 16 km W of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 129 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 78 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Kolay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.1").