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Weather & Climate in Samsun, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samsun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 407.3 sq mi (1,055.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2798°N, 36.3361°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 97 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 90 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 32 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 144 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 3 km ESE of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in |
Samsun has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.2").