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Kumkale, Turkey

Canakkale · Turkey

Kumkale is a small town in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 1,016. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

1,016 Population 4/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kumkale

Kumkale is a village in Çanakkale Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,016 (2021). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,016
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,016
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates39.9806°, 26.2369°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceCanakkale
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kumkale

Kumkale is a small town in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 1,016. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kumkale

Kumkale has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.9° 74.1
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 3.8° / 10.5° 74.5
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.2° 68.8
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8.9° / 17.2° 51.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.2° 36.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 17.8° / 28.4° 23.2
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 20.9° / 31.6° 10.7
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.2° / 31.5° 6.0
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.7° 19.8
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 65.7
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 73.2
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 5.7° / 11.8° 105.6
Kumkale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above Turkey avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area252.6 sq mi (654.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates39.9806°N, 26.2369°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 80 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 117 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 130 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 70 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 55 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 149 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 44 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 50 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 45 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 52 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 123 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 108 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 60 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 47 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 35 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 139 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 58 km
Feb 6, 2017 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M4.9 50 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 116 km
Jan 10, 2023 7 km W of Behram, Turkey M4.9 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 138 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 112 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 142 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 129 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 85 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 117 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 80 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 60 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 125 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 88 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 150 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 127 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Kumkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Kumkale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Gökçeada 90s, aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kumkale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1915 Seddülbahir Ahmet Uslu Müzesi
Anadolu Hamidiye Tabyası
Asmadan Bağcılık Tarihi Müzesi
Bozcaada Yerel Tarih Araştırma Müzesi
Çanakkake Wars Research Center and Library
Çanakkale Şehitlik Hastane Müzesi
DIRECTORATE OF GALLIPOLI HISTORIC SITE
Epic of Canakkale Recognition Center
Gelibolu Yarımadası Milli Parkı Ana Tanıtım Merkez
Kızılay Ağadere Hastanesi Müzesi
Naval Museum
Salim Mutlu Özel Harp Anılar Koleksiyonu
Seramik Müzesi
Seramik Müzesi
Troya Müzesi

Libraries in Kumkale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bozcaada Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Çanakkale Mehmet Akif Ersoy Public Library0.0
ÇOMÜ İlahiyat Fakültesi Kütüphanesi0.0
ÇOMÜ Kütüphanesi0.0
ÇOMÜ Kütüphanesi Ek Binası0.0

Farmers Markets in Kumkale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AYNALI ÇARŞI
Çanakkale Municipality Marketplace
Çarşamba Pazarı
Esenler semt pazarı
Ezine Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Geyikli Belediyesi Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Kıyı Avm

Restaurants in Kumkale

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Begonwilla Pansiyon
Uygur Lokantası

Cafes in Kumkale

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asu Dem Cafe

Castles in Kumkale

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seddülbahir Kalesi
Seddülbahir Kalesi

Stadiums & Teams in Kumkale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kumkale

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Çanakkale AirportCKZMedium Airport
Assos Aviation Village AirportSmall Airport
Bozcaada AirportSmall Airport
Gökçeada AirportGKDSmall Airport
Sarımsaklı AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kumkale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT Acentesi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kumkale

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kumkale Camii
Seddülbahir Köyü Cami
Seddülbahir Köyü Eski Camii
Şehitler Abidesi Camii

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Kumkale

What is the population of Kumkale?

Kumkale has a population of 1,016 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 252.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kumkale?

Kumkale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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