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Weather & Climate in Kavaközü, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kavaközü enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2208°N, 42.3450°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 115 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 24 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 24 km ENE of Mezraa, Turkey | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 37 km E of Çukurca, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in |
Kavaközü has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 43°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").