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Weather & Climate in Sinop, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0268°N, 35.1625°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 122 km NNE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 59 km N of Abana, Turkey | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 26 km N of Samsun, Turkey | M4.3 | 110 km | 7 km |
| May 23, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1997 | 105 km ENE of Sinop, Turkey | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 123 km NNE of Bafra, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 7 km SSE of Gümü?hac?köy, Turkey | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 26 km E of Tosya, Turkey | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Tosya, Turkey | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 34 km N of Sinop, Turkey | M4.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 25 km NNE of Türkeli, Turkey | M4.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Sinop has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.3").