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Akşar, Turkey

Bayburt Province · Turkey

Akşar is a small town in Bayburt Province, Turkey with a population of 512. Elevation: 5,374 ft (1,638 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

512 Population 3/sq mi density
5,374 ft Elevation 1,638 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population512
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Population512
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Coordinates40.3525°, 39.9744°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBayburt Province
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Akşar

Akşar is a small town in Turkey (Bayburt Province) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 5,374 feet (1,638 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akşar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,374 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Turkey avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Area185.5 sq mi (480.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.3525°N, 39.9744°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 78 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 95 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 121 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 136 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 103 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 85 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 131 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 40 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 91 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 82 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 74 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 88 km
Sep 16, 2022 16 km ESE of Yedisu, Turkey M4.8 126 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 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Akşar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Akşar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Wanderlust journey, travel AAC+ 208 kbps

Gas Stations in Akşar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #2914834039

Airports Near Akşar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall Airport

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 Akşar

What is the population of Akşar?

Akşar has a population of 512 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 185.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akşar?

Akşar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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