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Köse, Turkey

Gümüşhane Province · Turkey

Köse is a small city in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey with a population of 8,705. Elevation: 5,246 ft (1,599 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,705 Population 48/sq mi density
5,246 ft Elevation 1,599 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Köse

Köse is a town in Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Köse District. Its population is 5,283 (2022). The town lies at an elevation of 1,553 m (5,095 ft).

People

Population8,705
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Population8,705
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Coordinates40.2069°, 39.6463°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGümüşhane Province
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (543 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (19 cm)

About Köse

Köse is a small city in Turkey (Gümüşhane Province) with a population of 8,705. The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet (1,599 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Köse

Köse 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
Köse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Turkey avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Area181.8 sq mi (470.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates40.2069°N, 39.6463°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 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 55 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 81 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 126 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 79 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 142 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 96 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 139 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 112 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 83 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 43 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 122 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 145 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 86 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 96 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 95 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 124 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 69 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 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Köse has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Köse

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
15 Temmuz Şehitler İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
15 Temmuz Şehitler İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Köse

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Munzur 97.7 dersim AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Wanderlust journey, travel AAC+ 208 kbps
Dost Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in Köse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Köse

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #7364632257

Ski Resorts Near Köse

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Köse

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Salyazı Airport-Small Airport

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 Köse

What is the population of Köse?

Köse has a population of 8,705 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 181.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Köse?

Köse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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