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Erzurum, Turkey

Full City Profile

767,848 Population 80/sq mi density
6,280 ft Elevation 1,914 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Erzurum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,280 ft (1,914 m)
Area9,552.6 sq mi (24,741.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates39.9086°N, 41.2769°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 145 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 122 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 128 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 123 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 73 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 109 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 70 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 104 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 61 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 40 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 58 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 78 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 35 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 71 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 31 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 104 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 125 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 54 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 32,700 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Erzurum has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.7").

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