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Weather & Climate in Sorgun, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorgun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 1,115.4 sq mi (2,888.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8698°N, 34.1364°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 82 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 14 km N of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus | M4.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey | M4.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 30 km E of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey | M4.4 | 75 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Sorgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.3").