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Besni, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Besni is a mid-size city in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 41,892. Elevation: 2,966 ft (904 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

41,892 Population 77/sq mi density
2,966 ft Elevation 904 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population41,892
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Population41,892
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Coordinates37.6928°, 37.8611°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Besni

Besni is a mid-size city in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 41,892. The city sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Besni

Besni has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (32.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.3°C / 38°F -6.5° / 13.6° 101.7
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F -4.9° / 17° 49.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F -2° / 20.8° 107.1
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 2° / 27.3° 52.0
May 20.5°C / 69°F 7.2° / 35.1° 24.6
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 15.1° / 40.9° 5.5
Jul 32°C / 90°F 19.3° / 43° 0.4
Aug 32.2°C / 90°F 20.3° / 43.8° 3.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 14.3° / 39.8° 4.3
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 9.7° / 33° 10.2
Nov 12.1°C / 54°F 1.2° / 25.3° 67.1
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -3° / 16.7° 83.6
Besni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Turkey avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,966 ft (904 m)
Area542.0 sq mi (1,403.8 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates37.6928°N, 37.8611°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

744 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 68 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 43 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 37 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 92 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 130 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 51 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 14 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 129 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 33 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Besni has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Besni

Institution Type Founded Website
Adıyaman Üniv. Gölbaşı Meslek Yüksekokulu University

Schools in Besni

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Ortaokulu
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Radio Stations near Besni

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Bus Stations in Besni

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Besni Otogarı

Gas Stations in Besni

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Besni
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TR #5021483200
TR #5021483205
TR #5021483210
TR #5021483467
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TR #6186326012

Banks in Besni

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank
Türkiye İş Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası
Yapı Kredi

Stadiums & Teams in Besni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Besni

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Malatya Tulga AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Besni

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çat Cami
Hacı Şerif Cami
Resulullah Cami
Ümmü Tuğsuz Camiq

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 Besni

What is the population of Besni?

Besni has a population of 41,892 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 542.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Besni?

Besni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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