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Weather & Climate in Kuşkayası, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuşkayası has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 313 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,213 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
| Area | 1,469.9 sq mi (3,807.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0608°N, 37.0793°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
404 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Kuşkayası has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 26°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.3").