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Weather & Climate in Kemah, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kemah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,583 ft (1,092 m) |
| Area | 887.3 sq mi (2,298.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5961°N, 39.0233°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
330 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 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: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Kemah has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.3").