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Weather & Climate in Kuruçay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuruçay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 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 32.7 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1,056 m) |
| Area | 757.7 sq mi (1,962.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6402°N, 38.4742°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 6 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 10 km W of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 16 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 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Kuruçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.3").