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Çayeli, Turkey

Rize Province · Turkey

Çayeli is a small city in Rize Province, Turkey with a population of 24,556. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,556 Population 39,606/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çayeli

Çayeli

Çayeli District is a district of the Rize Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Çayeli. Its area is 442 km2, and its population is 43,478 (2021).

People

Population24,556
Density39,606/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population24,556
Population Density39,606 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates41.0861°, 40.7221°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceRize Province
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Çayeli

Çayeli is a small city in Turkey (Rize Province) with a population of 24,556. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çayeli

Çayeli has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Feb (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.9° 210.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 3.5° / 10.8° 170.1
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.5° 154.3
Apr 12°C / 54°F 8.4° / 15.6° 93.1
May 16.5°C / 62°F 13° / 20° 93.6
Jun 21°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.7° 153.0
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.3° 154.8
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.9° 188.4
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.2° 278.5
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.5° 300.2
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 8.5° / 16.6° 250.3
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.6° / 12.9° 248.7
Çayeli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density39,606/sq mi
Coordinates41.0861°N, 40.7221°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 26, 2024.

Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 138 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 129 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 133 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 140 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 144 km
Apr 1, 2004 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey M4.7 129 km
Jul 20, 1999 5 km E of Erzurum, Turkey M4.5 141 km
Jul 15, 2019 9 km NW of Narman, Turkey M4.4 117 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 78 km
Jan 7, 1993 23 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.4 149 km
Feb 8, 2023 18 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey M4.4 148 km
May 25, 2021 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 131 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km W of Oltu, Turkey M4.3 117 km
Feb 12, 2023 7 km ESE of Shemokmedi, Georgia M4.3 148 km
Jun 11, 2023 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey M4.3 110 km
Jan 17, 2005 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey M4.3 129 km
May 28, 2014 17 km SE of Olur, Turkey M4.3 135 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 138 km
Jan 17, 1993 14 km NE of Uzundere, Turkey M4.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in

Çayeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Çayeli

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Education - - - -
İMKB Fen Lisesi - - - -
Vakıfbank Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Aşıklar Özel Eğitim Uygulama Okulu - - - -
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Museums in Çayeli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk Müzesi
Rize Atatürk Evi Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Çayeli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Özgüven

Restaurants in Çayeli

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hüsrev Lokantari
Lale Lokantasi

Clinics in Çayeli

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #894287106

Bus Stations in Çayeli

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Çayeli Otogar

Gas Stations in Çayeli

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aytemiz
Opet
Petrol Ofisi
Shell
Shell
TR #5681156368

Stadiums & Teams in Çayeli

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Çayeli

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rize–Artvin AirportRZVLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Çayeli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Güneysu Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çayeli

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Merkez Hacıbaşı Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Çayeli

What is the population of Çayeli?

Çayeli has a population of 24,556 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 39,606 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çayeli?

Çayeli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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