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Kavak, Turkey

Full City Profile

9,042 Population 34/sq mi density
1,995 ft Elevation 608 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Kavak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area269.9 sq mi (698.9 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates41.0783°N, 36.0425°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 69 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 64 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 121 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 112 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 61 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 138 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 31 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 110 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 68 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 118 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 55 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 27 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 78 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 58 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 109 km
Mar 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey M4.4 120 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 126 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 91 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 60,000 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Kavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.8").

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