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Weather & Climate in Ardahan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ardahan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,945 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Area | 486.9 sq mi (1,261.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1087°N, 42.7022°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 59 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 95 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 12 km SE of Chiat’ura, Georgia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Ardahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.1").