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Başyurt, Turkey

Full City Profile

564 Population 1/sq mi density
3,520 ft Elevation 1,073 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Başyurt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,520 ft (1,073 m)
Area422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.8351°N, 39.9793°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 32.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

481 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 92 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 103 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 46 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 75 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 3 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 117 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 78 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 91 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 69 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 98 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 84 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 81 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 141 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 15 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 107 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 136 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 144 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 32,700 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Başyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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