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Weather & Climate in Sarımeşe, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarımeşe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 578.3 sq mi (1,497.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5948°N, 36.0818°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 19 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 65 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 76 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 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Sarımeşe has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").