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Çey, Turkey

Hakkâri · Turkey

Çey is a small city in Hakkâri, Turkey with a population of 13,000. Elevation: 5,249 ft (1,600 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,000 Population 24/sq mi density
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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People

Population13,000
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Population13,000
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates37.2621°, 44.0409°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceHakkâri
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Çey

Çey is a small city in Turkey (Hakkâri) with a population of 13,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Çey

Çey has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 457 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.1°C / 23°F -18.9° / 5.2° 61.0
Feb -4.3°C / 24°F -18.4° / 7.2° 48.9
Mar 0.1°C / 32°F -10.2° / 11.1° 108.8
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -4.5° / 17.4° 68.3
May 11.6°C / 53°F -0.6° / 23.4° 40.3
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 7.1° / 30.9° 3.4
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 9.8° / 34.6° 2.2
Aug 23°C / 73°F 11.4° / 33.8° 1.2
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 5.4° / 30.7° 7.7
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 0.3° / 23.3° 22.5
Nov 3.7°C / 39°F -6.7° / 15.4° 50.2
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -11.5° / 9.5° 42.6
Çey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Turkey avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Area537.6 sq mi (1,392.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates37.2621°N, 44.0409°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 50 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 150 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 136 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 83 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 142 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 64 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 144 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 97 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 121 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 85 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 109 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 78 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 40 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 120 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 128 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 113 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 9 km
Oct 12, 1997 3 km SW of Van, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Çey has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Çey

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakkari Yüksekova AirportYKOMedium Airport
Bashur Airfield-Small Airport
Yüksekova Highway Strip-Small Airport

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

🇹🇷 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 Çey

What is the population of Çey?

Çey has a population of 13,000 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 537.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çey?

Çey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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