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Ardahan, Turkey

Full City Profile

22,927 Population 47/sq mi density
5,945 ft Elevation 1,812 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Ardahan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,945 ft (1,812 m)
Area486.9 sq mi (1,261.0 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates41.1087°N, 42.7022°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 8, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 89 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 89 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 110 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 46 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 95 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 119 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 59 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 132 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 114 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 108 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 107 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 127 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 108 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 121 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 104 km
Dec 3, 1999 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M4.6 95 km
Apr 29, 1991 12 km SE of Chiat’ura, Georgia M4.6 137 km
Feb 17, 2007 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 73 km
Mar 18, 2000 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 96 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Ardahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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