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Weather & Climate in Çaykara, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çaykara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7427°N, 40.2318°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 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 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 108 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | eastern Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 19 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 14 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 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Çaykara has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.9").