All Countries
Weather & Climate in Kastamonu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kastamonu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 572.2 sq mi (1,482.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3781°N, 33.7753°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 32 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Central Turkey | M4.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.5 | 101 km | 36 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 59 km N of Abana, Turkey | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 13 km ENE of Akyurt, Turkey | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 12 km WNW of Kalecik, Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in |
Kastamonu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.1").