Kalkan Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kalkan, Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
On average, Kalkan receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 829 mm (33 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Kalkan can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 175 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 4.6 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 125 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kalkan Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
36-year average (1986-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Kalkan's Historical Precipitation: 1986-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Kalkan spanning 41 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Turkey: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Turkey. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kalkan vs World: Rainfall Compared
Kalkan's average annual precipitation is 829 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm (118 in) of rain annually.
Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.
Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.
Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm (7.9 in), with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm (2 in) annually.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Kalkan's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kalkan Climate page.
