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Weather & Climate in Torul, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Torul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Area | 555.9 sq mi (1,439.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5507°N, 39.2834°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 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 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | eastern Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 81 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 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Torul has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.8").