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Weather & Climate in Kavak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kavak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Area | 269.9 sq mi (698.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0783°N, 36.0425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 61 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Çorum, Turkey | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 117 km | 9 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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Kavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.8").