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Weather & Climate in Kırkgözeler, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kırkgözeler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Area671.8 sq mi (1,740.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.9983°N, 42.0350°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 130 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 121 km 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 48 km 19 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 114 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 105 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 100 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 110 km 11 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 119 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 127 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 40 km 33 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 119 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 108 km 10 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 119 km 31 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 84 km 3 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 70 km 28 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 110 km 13 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 95 km 5 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 122 km 3 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 118 km 5 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 39 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 150 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 173 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 193 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Kırkgözeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.8").

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