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Weather & Climate in Kovanlık, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kovanlık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 272 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,179 ft (969 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7548°N, 38.1116°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Central Turkey | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2001 | 12 km SE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Kovanlık has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.3").