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Weather & Climate in Kale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,135 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,135 ft (1,870 m) |
| Area | 619.4 sq mi (1,604.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0333°N, 38.0000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Kale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.2").