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Weather & Climate in Sulusaray, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulusaray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,402 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,402 ft (1,037 m) |
| Area | 106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9939°N, 36.0840°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 12 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 79 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 11 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 99 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 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Sulusaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").