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Çemişgezek, Turkey

Tunceli · Turkey

Çemişgezek is a small city in Tunceli, Turkey with a population of 8,347. Elevation: 3,406 ft (1,038 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,347 Population 24/sq mi density
3,406 ft Elevation 1,038 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çemişgezek

Çemişgezek

Çemişgezek District is a district of Tunceli Province in Turkey. The town of Çemişgezek is its seat and the district had a population of 7,481 in 2021. Its area is 851 km2.

People

Population8,347
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Population8,347
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Coordinates39.0554°, 38.9075°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTunceli
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (741 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.8 inches (38 cm)

About Çemişgezek

Çemişgezek is a small city in Turkey (Tunceli) with a population of 8,347. The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet (1,038 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çemişgezek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Area345.2 sq mi (894.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates39.0554°N, 38.9075°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 71 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 94 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 135 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 97 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 134 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 83 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 150 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 116 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 81 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 88 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 110 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 86 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 81 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 75 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 115 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 64 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 32,700 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Çemişgezek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Çemişgezek

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #8005701952

Ski Resorts Near Çemişgezek

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 Çemişgezek

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport
Malatya Tulga Airport-Small 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 Çemişgezek

What is the population of Çemişgezek?

Çemişgezek has a population of 8,347 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 345.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çemişgezek?

Çemişgezek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

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