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Çaykara, Turkey

Trabzon · Turkey

Çaykara is a small city in Trabzon, Turkey with a population of 14,398. Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

14,398 Population 56/sq mi density
1,972 ft Elevation 601 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population14,398
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Population14,398
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates40.7427°, 40.2318°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTrabzon
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Çaykara

Çaykara is a small city in Turkey (Trabzon) with a population of 14,398. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet (601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çaykara

Çaykara has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 820 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.3°C / 17°F -21.8° / 1.4° 80.2
Feb -7.4°C / 19°F -20.7° / 1.7° 57.2
Mar -3.4°C / 26°F -15.4° / 7.6° 81.3
Apr 3.6°C / 39°F -8.8° / 15.5° 57.2
May 7.6°C / 46°F -4.2° / 20.9° 62.2
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 3.3° / 24.3° 64.4
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 4.2° / 28.4° 52.5
Aug 16.4°C / 61°F 6.6° / 30.3° 42.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 1.6° / 26.8° 78.4
Oct 7°C / 45°F -3.9° / 19.8° 90.8
Nov 0.1°C / 32°F -13.9° / 12.9° 90.1
Dec -5°C / 23°F -19.2° / 3.4° 62.9
Çaykara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates40.7427°N, 40.2318°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 127 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 141 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 137 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 145 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 114 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 84 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 132 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 108 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 90 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Oct 17, 2002 eastern Turkey M4.8 145 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 117 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 143 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Apr 1, 2004 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Oct 22, 2002 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Jul 22, 1993 19 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Apr 20, 1992 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 32,700 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Çaykara has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Çaykara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KTU country, pop AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Çaykara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Uzungöl Dursun Ali İnan Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Çaykara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ярмарка

Hotels in Çaykara

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ay Meydanı Otel Cafe Restaurant
Birlik Yaylakent Otel
Çaykara Mutlu Apart

Restaurants in Çaykara

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El-Şahan
yesilalan hotel

Cafes in Çaykara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ay Meydanı Otel Cafe Restaurant

Castles in Çaykara

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle

Gas Stations in Çaykara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benzinlik
TR #12309184043

Stadiums & Teams in Çaykara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Çaykara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rize–Artvin AirportRZVLarge Airport
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çaykara

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kaban Camii
Kayran Köyü Cami
Maraşlı - Paçan Camii
Mesjid
Soğanlı Mahalle Camii
Taşören Mahallesi Camii
Yeşilalan (Holaysa) Merkez Cami
Yukarı Kumlu 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 Çaykara

What is the population of Çaykara?

Çaykara has a population of 14,398 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 255.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çaykara?

Çaykara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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