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Besni, Turkey

Full City Profile

41,892 Population 77/sq mi density
2,966 ft Elevation 904 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Besni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US 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 US 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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