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Weather & Climate in Çakırkaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çakırkaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,366 ft (1,026 m) |
| Area | 521.4 sq mi (1,350.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7673°N, 39.9715°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
475 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 110 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 11 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Çakırkaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").