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Kürtün, Turkey

Gümüşhane Province · Turkey

Kürtün is a small town in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey with a population of 3,834. Elevation: 1,926 ft (587 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3,834 Population 14/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kürtün

Kürtün

Kürtün District is a district of the Gümüşhane Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Kürtün. Its area is 917 km2, and its population is 11,913 (2022).

People

Population3,834
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Population3,834
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Coordinates40.6952°, 39.0947°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGümüşhane Province
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)

About Kürtün

Kürtün is a small town in Turkey (Gümüşhane Province) with a population of 3,834. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet (587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kürtün experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates40.6952°N, 39.0947°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 118 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 149 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 148 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 104 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 113 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 133 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 134 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 138 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 143 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 93 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Apr 20, 1992 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 144 km
May 3, 1990 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.6 134 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Apr 22, 1992 16 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.5 140 km
Nov 20, 2012 3 km W of Pulumer, Turkey M4.5 149 km
Dec 6, 1995 15 km NE of Pulumer, Turkey M4.4 147 km
Apr 19, 1992 22 km WNW of Turluk, Turkey M4.4 140 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 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Kürtün has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Kürtün

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Wanderlust journey, travel AAC+ 208 kbps

Hotels in Kürtün

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foleya Mountain Resort Otel

Gas Stations in Kürtün

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kadoil
TR #5277594192

Airports Near Kürtün

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall 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 Kürtün

What is the population of Kürtün?

Kürtün has a population of 3,834 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kürtün?

Kürtün has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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