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Weather & Climate in Kalkandere, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalkandere enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9205°N, 40.4369°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 123 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 5 km E of Erzurum, Turkey | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 9 km NW of Narman, Turkey | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 19 km SSW of Tercan, Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 18 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 32 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 7 km W of Oltu, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey | M4.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 14 km NE of Uzundere, Turkey | M4.3 | 111 km | 33 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in |
Kalkandere has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (2.9").