Gerger, Turkey

Full City Profile

19,450 Population 1,100/sq mi density
2,552 ft Elevation 778 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Gerger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.0281°N, 39.0342°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 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 45 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 82 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 37 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 44 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 39 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 30 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 118 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 77 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 35 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 41 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 117 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Gerger has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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