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Weather & Climate in Trabzon, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trabzon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 1,808.9 sq mi (4,685.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0050°N, 39.7269°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 11 km WNW of A?kale, Turkey | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 23 km N of A?kale, Turkey | M4.1 | 125 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 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
Trabzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").