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Weather & Climate in Rize, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rize enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 704,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0208°N, 40.5219°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 5 km E of Erzurum, Turkey | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 18 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 9 km NW of Narman, Turkey | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 14 km NE of Uzundere, Turkey | M4.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 7 km W of Oltu, Turkey | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 17 km SE of Olur, Turkey | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in |
Rize has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (3.1").