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Weather & Climate in Kaynar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaynar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 326 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Area | 1,319.7 sq mi (3,418.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8992°N, 36.4542°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 5 km ESE of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 97 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Kaynar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 26°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.4").