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Weather & Climate in Tokat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tokat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 175,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3139°N, 36.5544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 120 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 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Tokat has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").