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Weather & Climate in Çanakçı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çanakçı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 109.0 sq mi (282.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9114°N, 38.9881°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 18 km N of ?liç, Turkey | M4.2 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jan 15, 2006 | 17 km S of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 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 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Çanakçı has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.0").