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Akçam, Turkey

Erzurum · Turkey

Akçam is a small town in Erzurum, Turkey with a population of 541. Elevation: 6,302 ft (1,921 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

541 Population 1/sq mi density
6,302 ft Elevation 1,921 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population541
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Population541
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Coordinates39.8597°, 41.9817°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceErzurum
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (458 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)

About Akçam

Akçam is a small town in Turkey (Erzurum) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet (1,921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akçam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below Turkey avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area803.7 sq mi (2,081.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.8597°N, 41.9817°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 119 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 109 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 102 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 64 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 98 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 116 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 31 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 105 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 123 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 78 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 81 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 113 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 108 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 82 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 109 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 136 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 172 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Akçam has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in Akçam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Köprüköy İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Ski Resorts Near Akçam

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Palandöken Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akçam

What is the population of Akçam?

Akçam has a population of 541 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 803.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akçam?

Akçam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.

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