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Kurşunlu, Turkey

Çankırı · Turkey

Kurşunlu is a small city in Çankırı, Turkey with a population of 11,956. Elevation: 3,711 ft (1,131 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

11,956 Population 47/sq mi density
3,711 ft Elevation 1,131 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kurşunlu

Kurșunlu, formerly Karacaviran, is a town in Çankırı Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Kurşunlu District. Its population is 4,908 (2021). The town consists of 12 quarters: Beşpınar, Cömertler, Çal, Hacıbekir, Kalekapı, Yeni, Yeşil, Erenler, Kale, Müslüm, Çavundur and Çiyni. Its elevation is 1,114 m (3,655 ft). It was affected by the Kurşunlu earthquake in 1951.

People

Population11,956
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Population11,956
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Coordinates40.8410°, 33.2603°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceÇankırı
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)

About Kurşunlu

Kurşunlu is a small city in Turkey (Çankırı) with a population of 11,956. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet (1,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kurşunlu

Kurşunlu has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -10.9° / 10.4° 47.2
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -10.8° / 14.2° 39.4
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -7.8° / 17.6° 53.8
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -3.1° / 22.4° 40.2
May 13°C / 55°F -0.6° / 27.8° 63.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7° / 29.6° 83.3
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 8.8° / 33.8° 30.1
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 10.7° / 36.1° 25.9
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 4.8° / 31° 35.7
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 1.2° / 26.4° 31.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F -4.8° / 20.2° 38.1
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -7.8° / 14.5° 47.8
Kurşunlu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Area256.9 sq mi (665.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.8410°N, 33.2603°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 20, 2023.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 28 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 142 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 64 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 88 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 54 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 39 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 137 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 26 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 123 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 33 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 70 km
Nov 12, 1999 8 km WSW of Bolu, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 109 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 30 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Kurşunlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Kurşunlu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TOKİ İlkokulu-Ortaokulu
Şehit Aydın Çopur Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi
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Farmers Markets in Kurşunlu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Orta Pazarı
Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Kurşunlu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kurşunlu Thermal

Train Stations in Kurşunlu

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kurşunlu
Sumucak

Gas Stations in Kurşunlu

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Kurşunlu
Petrol Ofisi
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TR #1968728316
TR #2405321228
TR #2410401865
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Ski Resorts Near Kurşunlu

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ilgaz-2 Yurduntepe Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0
Ilgaz Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kurşunlu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esenboğa International AirportESBLarge Airport
Kastamonu AirportKFSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurşunlu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hacı Recep Camii
TOKİ Camii
TOKİ Camii

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 Kurşunlu

What is the population of Kurşunlu?

Kurşunlu has a population of 11,956 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 256.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kurşunlu?

Kurşunlu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

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