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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7427°N, 40.2318°E |
| 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").