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Weather & Climate in Piraziz, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piraziz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9224°N, 38.1246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 81 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 17 km S of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Central Turkey | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2001 | 12 km SE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 21 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 4 km WSW of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Piraziz has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.2").