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Weather & Climate in Çıldır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çıldır has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 319 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 38.1 inches. The area receives 103.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,224 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,224 ft (1,897 m) |
| Area | 308.7 sq mi (799.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1253°N, 43.1365°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 23 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 7 km SW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 12 km SE of Chiat’ura, Georgia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 183 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Çıldır has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 16°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.1").