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Weather & Climate in Kandilli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandilli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Area | 769.1 sq mi (1,992.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9059°N, 40.8366°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
316 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 | 107 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 77 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 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in |
Kandilli has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.5").