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Köse, Turkey

Full City Profile

8,705 Population 48/sq mi density
5,246 ft Elevation 1,599 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US 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 US 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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