Kars, Turkey Weather

Kars,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-12°C
10.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 822 hPa

Feel like: -16 °C

Temperature: -12°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 87%

Wind: S - 2 km/h

Visibility: 13.62 km

Weather forecast

Sun
18 Jan
-8°C / -5°C
Snow Fall Slight
Mon
19 Jan
-11°C / -2°C
Snow Fall Slight
Tue
20 Jan
-18°C / -6°C
Mainly Clear
Wed
21 Jan
-21°C / -11°C
Overcast
Thu
22 Jan
-16°C / -7°C
Fog
Hourly forecast today:
07:00 AM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Overcast
87% 3 km/h
08:00 AM
-12° / -10°
-12° / -10°
Overcast
85% 3 km/h
09:00 AM
-11° / -8°
-11° / -8°
Overcast
80% 6 km/h
10:00 AM
-10° / -7°
-10° / -7°
Overcast
76% 9 km/h
11:00 AM
-10° / -6°
-10° / -6°
Overcast
75% 11 km/h
12:00 PM
-9° / -6°
-9° / -6°
Overcast
78% 17 km/h
13:00 PM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
85% 18 km/h
14:00 PM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Snow Fall Slight
90% 18 km/h
15:00 PM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Snow Fall Slight
91% 17 km/h
16:00 PM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Snow Fall Slight
91% 15 km/h
17:00 PM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Snow Fall Slight
91% 12 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -6.17°C
  • Average low -16.93°C
  • Hottest day 2°C (11 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -28°C (26 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 80.4%
  • Days with precipitation 19 days
  • Highest precipitation 52 mm (18 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -6°C
  • Min: -13°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kars over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kars in the coming days

Rainfall in Kars in the coming days

Kars Climate Summary

Kars features a Humid continental, no dry season, warm summer (Köppen classification: Dfb), with an average annual temperature of 7.55ºC (45.59ºF), which is about -7.41% lower than the national average for Turkey. Annually, the city experiences approximately 52.38 millimeters (2.06 inches) of rainfall, spread across 132.63 rainy days, accounting for 36.34% of the year.

Longitude 40.6013378
Latitude 43.0974525
Yearly high temperature 11.02ºC (51.84ºF)
Yearly low temperature 0.63ºC (33.13ºF)
Hottest month July 24.89ºC (76.8ºF)
Coldest month February -12.42ºC (9.64ºF)
Yearly precip 52.38mm (2.06in)
Days with rainfall 132.63 days (36.34%)
Driest month November (66.32%)
Wettest month May (68.94%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -3.65° / -12.24° 7.82 days
February -2.2° / -12.42° 6.73 days
March 2.28° / -6.17° 8.82 days
April 9.85° / 0.29° 14.36 days
May 16.0° / 4.76° 22.18 days
June 20.86° / 7.82° 17.36 days
July 24.89° / 11.19° 14.18 days
August 25.44° / 12.12° 12.73 days
September 21.09° / 9.09° 9.82 days
October 13.54° / 4.27° 9.0 days
November 5.38° / -2.27° 4.36 days
December -1.29° / -8.9° 5.27 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Kars?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 24.89ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of -12.42ºC).

2. What should I wear in Kars today?

For today's frigid weather in Kars, with low temperatures at -4ºC (24.8ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Wool or thermal socks
- Waterproof and insulated boots

Temperature

Early
-14°C / -13°C
Morning
-11°C / -8°C
Afternoon
-8°C / -7°C
Evening
-10°C / -8°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 454
  • CO 183
  • NH3 4
  • NO2 5
  • O3 56
  • PM10 16
  • PM25 14
  • SO2 3
  • CH4 1,519

Sunrise / Sunset

04:27
14:08