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Büyükyurt, Turkey

Tunceli · Turkey

Büyükyurt is a small town in Tunceli, Turkey with a population of 159. Elevation: 4,856 ft (1,480 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

159 Population 0/sq mi density
4,856 ft Elevation 1,480 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population159
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Population159
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Coordinates39.2504°, 39.8692°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTunceli
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall206.6 inches (525 cm)

About Büyükyurt

Büyükyurt is a small town in Turkey (Tunceli) with a population of 159. The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet (1,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Büyükyurt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 206.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Turkey avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Area422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.2504°N, 39.8692°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 206.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 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 M6.7 115 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 56 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 58 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 28 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 44 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 139 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 75 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 32 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 32 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 89 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 93 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 116 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 98 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 62 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 78 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Büyükyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Büyükyurt

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Radyo Munzur 97.7 dersim AAC+ 128 kbps
Dost Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Restaurants in Büyükyurt

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dersim Restaurant

Ski Resorts Near Büyükyurt

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Büyükyurt

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport

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 Büyükyurt

What is the population of Büyükyurt?

Büyükyurt has a population of 159 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 422.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Büyükyurt?

Büyükyurt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches, with 206.6 inches of snow.

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