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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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 307 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 72.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 1,469.9 sq mi (3,807.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2921°N, 37.4813°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
248 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km N of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 8 km SSE of Ak?ada?, Turkey | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km W of Ekinözü, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Kavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.3").