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Çerkeş, Turkey

Çankırı · Turkey

Çerkeş is a small city in Çankırı, Turkey with a population of 17,802. Elevation: 3,717 ft (1,133 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

17,802 Population 44/sq mi density
3,717 ft Elevation 1,133 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population17,802
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Population17,802
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Coordinates40.8116°, 32.8936°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceÇankırı
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Çerkeş

Çerkeş is a small city in Turkey (Çankırı) with a population of 17,802. The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet (1,133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çerkeş

Çerkeş has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -10.9° / 10.4° 47.2
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -10.8° / 14.2° 39.4
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -7.8° / 17.6° 53.8
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -3.1° / 22.4° 40.2
May 13°C / 55°F -0.6° / 27.8° 63.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7° / 29.6° 83.3
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 8.8° / 33.8° 30.1
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 10.7° / 36.1° 25.9
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 4.8° / 31° 35.7
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 1.2° / 26.4° 31.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F -4.8° / 20.2° 38.1
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -7.8° / 14.5° 47.8
Çerkeş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below Turkey avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Area407.9 sq mi (1,056.5 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates40.8116°N, 32.8936°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 20, 2023.

Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 146 km
Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 16 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 149 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 109 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 86 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 112 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 64 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 98 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 107 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 26 km
Nov 17, 1999 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Nov 12, 1999 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 131 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 84 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 18 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 106 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 14 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 88 km
Aug 17, 1999 12 km SSE of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 24 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Çerkeş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (0.9").

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Farmers Markets in Çerkeş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Orta Pazarı
Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Çerkeş

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akgun

Train Stations in Çerkeş

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çerkeş
Kurtçimeni

Gas Stations in Çerkeş

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpet
Shell
TR #1959195015
TR #1959195084
TR #1967373855
TR #1984473037
TR #3151328518
TR #9274161521

Airports Near Çerkeş

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esenboğa International AirportESBLarge Airport
Akıncı Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çerkeş

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
4. Murat Camii
Aytaç Camii
Demirci Şeyh Timuri Camii
Mirza Bey Camii
Pir-i Sanî 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 Çerkeş

What is the population of Çerkeş?

Çerkeş has a population of 17,802 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 407.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çerkeş?

Çerkeş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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