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Weather & Climate in Zonguldak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zonguldak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 279 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4514°N, 31.7931°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
436 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 117 km NNW of Ere?li, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 127 km NW of Amasra, Turkey | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 12 km SE of Karapürçek, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 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: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Zonguldak has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 41°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (2.1").