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Weather & Climate in Tonya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tonya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Area | 95.6 sq mi (247.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8840°N, 39.2849°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 17 km S of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey | M4.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Tonya has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.7").