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Weather & Climate in Kalafatlı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalafatlı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 279 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 197.8 sq mi (512.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4114°N, 32.0076°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 117 km NNW of Ere?li, Turkey | M5.1 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 12 km SE of Karapürçek, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 16 km WSW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 127 km NW of Amasra, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Kalafatlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.1").