Ardahan weather in May
In May, Ardahan sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 3°C, with 136 mm of precipitation across 21.7 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 16°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Ardahan's 12th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ardahan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 3°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 136 mm
- 21.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 3:57 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Ardahan is central district and city in Ardahan Province, Turkey.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM10 40.1 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 18/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 16°C by the end.
A typical May day in Ardahan reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 3°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 9°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 6°C warmer than April and about 4°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 10 | 13 | 2 |
| 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 12 | 13 | 2 |
| 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 13 | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | 3 |
| 18 | 14 | 3 |
| 19 | 14 | 3 |
| 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 22 | 15 | 4 |
| 23 | 15 | 4 |
| 24 | 15 | 4 |
| 25 | 15 | 4 |
| 26 | 16 | 4 |
| 27 | 16 | 4 |
| 28 | 16 | 4 |
| 29 | 16 | 5 |
| 30 | 16 | 5 |
| 31 | 16 | 5 |
How May really feels in Ardahan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 10 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Ardahan weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4° / -14° | 38 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -2° / -12° | 39 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 2° / -7° | 69 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 8° / -2° | 103 | 17.2 | 9 | 13.1 | 1.1 |
| May | 14° / 3° | 136 | 21.7 | 2.3 | 14.3 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 18° / 7° | 110 | 18.4 | 0.2 | 14.9 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 21° / 10° | 84 | 15.3 | 0 | 14.7 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 22° / 10° | 71 | 15.5 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 18° / 6° | 48 | 9.8 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 12° / 1° | 62 | 10.6 | 2.6 | 10.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 4° / -5° | 45 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 0.3 |
| Dec | -2° / -12° | 39 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ardahan gets around 136 mm of rain and snow over 21.7 wet days in May, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 70% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Snow chance (%) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 19 |
| 2 | 69 | 18 |
| 3 | 70 | 16 |
| 4 | 71 | 15 |
| 5 | 71 | 14 |
| 6 | 72 | 13 |
| 7 | 72 | 12 |
| 8 | 72 | 11 |
| 9 | 72 | 11 |
| 10 | 72 | 10 |
| 11 | 71 | 9 |
| 12 | 71 | 9 |
| 13 | 71 | 8 |
| 14 | 70 | 7 |
| 15 | 70 | 7 |
| 16 | 69 | 6 |
| 17 | 69 | 6 |
| 18 | 69 | 5 |
| 19 | 68 | 5 |
| 20 | 68 | 5 |
| 21 | 68 | 4 |
| 22 | 68 | 4 |
| 23 | 68 | 4 |
| 24 | 68 | 4 |
| 25 | 68 | 3 |
| 26 | 68 | 3 |
| 27 | 68 | 3 |
| 28 | 69 | 3 |
| 29 | 69 | 3 |
| 30 | 68 | 2 |
| 31 | 68 | 2 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 4:14 AM to 3:45 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 6:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:14 | 4:13 | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:09 | 4:08 | 4:07 | 4:05 | 4:04 | 4:03 | 4:02 | 4:01 | 4:00 | 3:59 | 3:58 | 3:57 | 3:56 | 3:55 | 3:54 | 3:53 | 3:52 | 3:51 | 3:50 | 3:50 | 3:49 | 3:48 | 3:48 | 3:47 | 3:46 | 3:46 | 3:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 4:14 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 4:13 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 4:12 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 4:10 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 4:09 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 4:08 | 6:04 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 4:07 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 4:05 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 4:04 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 4:03 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 4:02 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 4:01 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 4:00 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 3:59 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 3:58 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 3:57 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 3:56 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 3:55 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 3:54 | 6:17 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 3:53 | 6:18 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 3:52 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 3:51 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 3:50 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 3:50 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 14.6 | 3:49 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 14.6 | 3:48 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 3:48 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 3:47 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 14.7 | 3:46 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 14.7 | 3:46 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 14.7 | 3:45 | 6:28 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.62 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 6.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ardahan
In May, Ardahan sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ardahan's rainy season runs March–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Ardahan?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ardahan.
What to pack for Ardahan in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ardahan sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 3°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Ardahan in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ardahan peaks around June 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Ardahan in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ardahan is worst in April — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (January, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Ardahan?
Ardahan sits at 41.1°N, 42.7°E, 1,812 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Akhaltsikhe, 64 km away.
Topography around Ardahan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ardahan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ardahan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 229 m around an average of 1,829 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 915 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,154 m.
The land around Ardahan is covered by grassland (61%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, grassland (80%) within 16 km, and grassland (64%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ardahan (41.1087°, 42.7022°, elevation 1,812 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).