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Darende, Turkey

Malatya · Turkey

Darende is a small city in Malatya, Turkey with a population of 20,388. Elevation: 3,399 ft (1,036 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,388 Population 36/sq mi density
3,399 ft Elevation 1,036 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population20,388
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Population20,388
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Coordinates38.5458°, 37.5058°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMalatya
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (456 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Darende

Darende is a small city in Turkey (Malatya) with a population of 20,388. The city sits at an elevation of 3,399 feet (1,036 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Darende

Darende has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 381 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.1°C / 27°F -15.6° / 7.4° 57.7
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -14.6° / 11.6° 37.8
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -7.9° / 15.4° 74.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F -4.1° / 21.4° 40.5
May 13.2°C / 56°F -1.2° / 27.6° 35.1
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 7.2° / 32.4° 16.2
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 8.9° / 36.6° 2.3
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 10.6° / 36.9° 4.9
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 5° / 33° 5.7
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 0.3° / 26.2° 11.6
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -6.2° / 18.3° 44.9
Dec 0.5°C / 33°F -9.3° / 11.1° 50.3
Darende experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,399 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Area572.2 sq mi (1,482.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates38.5458°N, 37.5058°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

690 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 65 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 102 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 77 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 63 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 130 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 89 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 67 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 111 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 118 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 69 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 71 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 93 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Darende has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Darende

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tiryandafil otel

Clinics in Darende

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erkenek Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Merkez Aile Saglıgı Merkezi

Gas Stations in Darende

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Darende
TR #2752114912
TR #5044242552
TR #5044242557
TR #6480155714

Banks in Darende

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank

Stadiums & Teams in Darende

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Airports Near Darende

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Malatya Tulga Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darende

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hacı Bekir Cami
Toki 2. Etap Konutları Cami

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Waterfalls
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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 Darende

What is the population of Darende?

Darende has a population of 20,388 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 572.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darende?

Darende has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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