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Kastamonu, Turkey

Full City Profile

125,622 Population 220/sq mi density
2,579 ft Elevation 786 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Kastamonu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Area572.2 sq mi (1,482.0 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates41.3781°N, 33.7753°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 101 km
Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 148 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 73 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 131 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 99 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 105 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 21 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 19 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 109 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 99 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 101 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 123 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 35 km
Jun 5, 1997 59 km N of Abana, Turkey M4.4 126 km
Jan 23, 2020 13 km ENE of Akyurt, Turkey M4.4 142 km
Jan 23, 2020 12 km WNW of Kalecik, Turkey M4.4 145 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 24 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Kastamonu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.1").

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