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Weather & Climate in Çakırkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çakırkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6518°N, 40.1682°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 113 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 127 km | 9 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Çakırkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 35°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").