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Weather & Climate in Kurşunlu, Turkey

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

Kurşunlu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Area256.9 sq mi (665.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.8410°N, 33.2603°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 28 km 10 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 117 km 6 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 140 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 142 km 8 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 64 km 5 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 128 km 10 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 88 km 25 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 54 km 33 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 39 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 135 km 32 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 148 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 137 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 26 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 123 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 33 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 70 km 10 km
Nov 12, 1999 8 km WSW of Bolu, Turkey M4.5 148 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 109 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 30 km 36 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 61 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Kurşunlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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