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Başkavak, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,032 Population 5/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Başkavak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area390.2 sq mi (1,010.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.5641°N, 40.8876°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 M5.6 147 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 130 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 142 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 150 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 71 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 112 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Dec 30, 1994 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey M4.7 127 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Feb 20, 2023 5 km S of Palu, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Oct 8, 1998 13 km W of Genç, Turkey M4.6 138 km
Mar 8, 2010 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Dec 20, 1998 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey M4.6 138 km
Feb 7, 2023 eastern Turkey M4.6 139 km
Dec 24, 2000 13 km ENE of Ar?cak, Turkey M4.6 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 15 km S of Genç, Turkey M4.6 119 km
Feb 20, 2023 5 km E of Palu, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Mar 20, 2017 22 km SSW of Palu, Turkey M4.5 144 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Başkavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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