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Weather & Climate in Koçkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koçkaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Area | 492.3 sq mi (1,275.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3938°N, 41.9616°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 33 km | 19 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 85 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 118 km | 3 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 195 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Koçkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.0").