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Weather & Climate in Çey, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) |
| Area | 537.6 sq mi (1,392.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2621°N, 44.0409°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 50 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 83 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 40 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 9 km | 37 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 3 km SW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Çey has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").