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Weather & Climate in Köse, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Köse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,246 ft (1,599 m) |
| Area | 181.8 sq mi (470.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2069°N, 39.6463°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
240 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 | 55 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 96 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 124 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 69 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 | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Köse has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.5").