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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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 181.8 sq mi (470.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3869°N, 39.6833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 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 | 76 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | eastern Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 16 km ESE of Yedisu, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 41 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: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Kale has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.7").