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Weather & Climate in Tosya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tosya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Area | 525.0 sq mi (1,359.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0155°N, 34.0401°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 79 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 91 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Central Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 47 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 36 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 92 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Tosya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.0").