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Akçapınar, Turkey

Tunceli · Turkey

Akçapınar is a mid-size city in Tunceli, Turkey with a population of 84,366. Elevation: 2,867 ft (874 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

84,366 Population 244/sq mi density
2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population84,366
Density244/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Population84,366
Population Density244 / sq mi
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Coordinates38.9473°, 38.9423°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTunceli
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (524 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Akçapınar

Akçapınar is a mid-size city in Turkey (Tunceli) with a population of 84,366. The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet (874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Akçapınar

Akçapınar has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.5°C / 29°F -12.3° / 7.1° 46.0
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -11.3° / 12.7° 36.3
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -5.8° / 16.4° 81.5
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -1.5° / 22.7° 52.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 1.9° / 29.3° 48.8
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 10.3° / 33.9° 15.2
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 12° / 37.1° 6.9
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 14.2° / 37.6° 5.0
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 8.1° / 34.2° 7.3
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 3° / 26.7° 17.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -3.7° / 19.2° 43.0
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -6.2° / 11.3° 44.6
Akçapınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area345.2 sq mi (894.1 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates38.9473°N, 38.9423°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

532 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 58 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 102 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 132 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 101 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 126 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 72 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 107 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 102 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 69 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 73 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 94 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 63 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 107 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 109 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Akçapınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Akçapınar

Institution Type Founded Website
Fırat Üniversitesi Keban Meslek Yüksekokulu University - ,

Ski Resorts Near Akçapınar

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Akçapınar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport
Malatya Tulga Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Akçapınar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇹🇷 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 Akçapınar

What is the population of Akçapınar?

Akçapınar has a population of 84,366 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 345.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akçapınar?

Akçapınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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