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Weather & Climate in Vakfıkebir, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vakfıkebir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0458°N, 39.2764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 36 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 20 km N of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 18 km ENE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey | M4.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1995 | 21 km NNW of Espiye, Turkey | M4.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 51 km N of Vakf?kebir, Turkey | M4.0 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 1994 | 18 km SE of Bayburt, Turkey | M3.9 | 136 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 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Vakfıkebir has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.2").