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Weather & Climate in Çat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 116.2 sq mi (301.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9542°N, 29.8060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,879 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 23 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 145 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 101 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 26 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 61 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 19 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Çat has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.3").