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Weather & Climate in Zile, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zile experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,448 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 629.2 sq mi (1,629.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3031°N, 35.8864°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 35 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 28 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 32 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 61 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 | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Zile has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").