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Weather & Climate in Kurtkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurtkale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,561 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,561 ft (1,695 m) |
| Area | 308.7 sq mi (799.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2655°N, 43.1258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 30 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 8 km S of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 7 km SW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 192 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Kurtkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").