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Weather & Climate in Kaptanpaşa, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaptanpaşa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 97.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9607°N, 40.7824°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 103 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2001 | 14 km NNW of Horasan, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 5 km E of Erzurum, Turkey | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 23 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.3 in |
Kaptanpaşa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (3.0").