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Kars, Turkey
Full City Profile
91,450
Population
157,672/sq mi density
5,797 ft
Elevation
1,767 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Kars has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 157,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5983°N, 43.0855°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 144 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 154 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Kars has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.7").