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Darıkent, Turkey

Full City Profile

254 Population 1/sq mi density
3,858 ft Elevation 1,176 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Darıkent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Area422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.9625°N, 39.8079°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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 88 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 85 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 57 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 60 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 19 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 64 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 93 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 103 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 61 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 85 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 110 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 138 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 35 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 114 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 114 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 92 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 32,700 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Darıkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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