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Weather & Climate in Çay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,409 ft (1,039 m) |
| Area | 334.8 sq mi (867.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5917°N, 31.0286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
678 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey | M4.9 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M4.8 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Sep 27, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Dinar, Turkey | M4.8 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 12 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Çay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.5").