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Weather & Climate in Kargı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kargı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7013°N, 29.0756°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,964 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 15, 2008 | 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | M6.4 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 36 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 79 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 56 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 100 km | 75 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 63 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 124 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 47 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 23 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Kargı has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.3").