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Bayburt, Turkey

Bayburt Province · Turkey

Bayburt is a mid-size city in Bayburt Province, Turkey with a population of 48,036. Elevation: 5,131 ft (1,564 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,036 Population 46/sq mi density
5,131 ft Elevation 1,564 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population48,036
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Population48,036
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Coordinates40.2563°, 40.2229°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBayburt Province
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)

About Bayburt

Bayburt is a mid-size city in Turkey (Bayburt Province) with a population of 48,036. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet (1,564 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Bayburt

Bayburt has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 820 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.3°C / 17°F -21.8° / 1.4° 80.2
Feb -7.4°C / 19°F -20.7° / 1.7° 57.2
Mar -3.4°C / 26°F -15.4° / 7.6° 81.3
Apr 3.6°C / 39°F -8.8° / 15.5° 57.2
May 7.6°C / 46°F -4.2° / 20.9° 62.2
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 3.3° / 24.3° 64.4
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 4.2° / 28.4° 52.5
Aug 16.4°C / 61°F 6.6° / 30.3° 42.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 1.6° / 26.8° 78.4
Oct 7°C / 45°F -3.9° / 19.8° 90.8
Nov 0.1°C / 32°F -13.9° / 12.9° 90.1
Dec -5°C / 23°F -19.2° / 3.4° 62.9
Bayburt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Turkey avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Area1,044.4 sq mi (2,705.0 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates40.2563°N, 40.2229°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 80 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 140 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 89 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 84 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 102 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 115 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 91 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 110 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 72 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 62 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 103 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 129 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 119 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 31 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 134 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 78 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 60 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 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in

Bayburt has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Bayburt

Institution Type Founded Website
T.C. Bayburt Üniversitesi Bâbertî Külliyesi University - ,
T.C. Bayburt Üniversitesi Dede Korkut Kampüsü University - ,

Schools in Bayburt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bayburt Şehit Nevzat Kaya İlkokulu - - - -
Bayburt Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi - - - -
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Libraries in Bayburt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kütüphane0.0

Hotels in Bayburt

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayburt Öğretmenevi
BBotel
Keyvani

Restaurants in Bayburt

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hahve Sokagi

Castles in Bayburt

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayburt Kalesi

Bus Stations in Bayburt

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayburt bus station
Bus to Trabzon, Erzurum

Gas Stations in Bayburt

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Bayburt
TR #1296255398
TR #4730855803
TR #4730855804
TR #4730855805
TR #4730855819

Shopping Malls in Bayburt

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayburt AVM

Gyms in Bayburt

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #1012588303

Ski Resorts Near Bayburt

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kandilli Biathlon Facility 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bayburt

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bayburt

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Esentepe Cami
Mustafa Köseoğlu Cami
Tuzcuzade Camii
Ulu Cami
Veysel Efendi Camii
Yakutiye Camii
Zahit Efendi Camii

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 Bayburt

What is the population of Bayburt?

Bayburt has a population of 48,036 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 1,044.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bayburt?

Bayburt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

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