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Kale, Turkey

Gümüşhane Province · Turkey

Kale is a small town in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey with a population of 276. Elevation: 4,488 ft (1,368 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

276 Population 2/sq mi density
4,488 ft Elevation 1,368 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population276
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Population276
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Coordinates40.3869°, 39.6833°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGümüşhane Province
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (643 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.9 inches (84 cm)

About Kale

Kale is a small town in Turkey (Gümüşhane Province) with a population of 276. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet (1,368 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kale

Kale has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 466 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -5° / 3.9° 44.2
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -4.4° / 6.3° 36.8
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -0.7° / 10.4° 48.8
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.2° 59.4
May 14.8°C / 59°F 7.6° / 21.9° 55.7
Jun 19°C / 66°F 11.5° / 26.4° 48.8
Jul 21.4°C / 71°F 13.9° / 29° 14.3
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30.2° 11.9
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 10.6° / 26.4° 22.5
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 6.5° / 20.3° 42.5
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 0.3° / 10.8° 51.1
Dec 1.4°C / 35°F -2.9° / 5.7° 30.3
Kale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 297 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Turkey avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Area181.8 sq mi (470.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.3869°N, 39.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 32.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 76 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 100 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 97 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 138 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 113 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 150 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 98 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 54 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 140 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 103 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 98 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 89 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 138 km
Oct 17, 2002 eastern Turkey M4.8 117 km
Sep 16, 2022 16 km ESE of Yedisu, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 41 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 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Kale has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Kale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Wanderlust journey, travel AAC+ 208 kbps

Libraries in Kale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi0.0

Castles in Kale

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keçikaya Kalesi
Kov Kalesi

Gas Stations in Kale

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Gümüşhane Merkez
TR #4756425880

Stadiums & Teams in Kale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kale

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kale Köyü Yeni Cami
Tekkeköy 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 Kale

What is the population of Kale?

Kale has a population of 276 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 181.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kale?

Kale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches, with 32.9 inches of snow.

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