Kars Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kars’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Turkey.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Kars can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -13°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kars by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. August, the city’s warmest month, sees 302 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 39 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. It records 107 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Turkey Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Turkey. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kars Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kars’s average annual maximum temperature is 12°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
On the other hand, in cooler months, especially when temperatures dip below 10°C, high humidity can intensify the cold. This makes the air feel much colder than it really is.
In Kars, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 83% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of -2°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 55% combined with an average maximum temperature of 25°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kars’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kars climate page.
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