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Weather & Climate in Çandır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çandır experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 325 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,029 ft (1,228 m) |
| Area | 380.4 sq mi (985.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2445°N, 35.5140°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.4 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 14 km SW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 80 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 110 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Çandır has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").