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Genç, Turkey

Full City Profile

22,493 Population 17,436/sq mi density
3,330 ft Elevation 1,015 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Genç experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density17,436/sq mi
Coordinates38.7477°N, 40.5534°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

383 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 M6.7 134 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 135 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 30 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 102 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 51 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 103 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 76 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 84 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 73 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 83 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 44 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 85 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 137 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Genç has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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