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Büyükyurt, Turkey

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159 Population 0/sq mi density
4,856 ft Elevation 1,480 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 206.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US 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 US 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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