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Weather & Climate in Kargı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kargı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 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 31.0 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 647.9 sq mi (1,677.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1337°N, 34.4874°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 61 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Kargı has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.1").