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Weather & Climate in Çankırı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çankırı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,385 ft (727 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6000°N, 33.6153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 49 km | 25 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 60 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Çankırı has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").