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Başhan, Turkey

Full City Profile

620 Population 1/sq mi density
2,343 ft Elevation 714 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Başhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Area701.2 sq mi (1,816.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.6989°N, 40.9134°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 135 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 132 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 130 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Jun 23, 2011 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 63 km
Mar 24, 2010 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.1 142 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 137 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 101 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M4.9 132 km
Mar 8, 2010 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M4.9 140 km
Feb 28, 2007 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Dec 30, 1994 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey M4.7 121 km
Feb 20, 2023 5 km S of Palu, Turkey M4.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2004 6 km SSW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Mar 8, 2010 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M4.6 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 15 km S of Genç, Turkey M4.6 105 km
Dec 20, 1998 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey M4.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Başhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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