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Ilıca, Turkey

Full City Profile

12,922 Population 17/sq mi density
5,801 ft Elevation 1,768 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Ilıca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,801 ft (1,768 m)
Area780.3 sq mi (2,021.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates39.9465°N, 41.0952°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 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 M6.7 130 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 118 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 115 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 110 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 67 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 98 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 68 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 116 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 24 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 57 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 22 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 65 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 88 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 116 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 47 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 79 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 89 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 150 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 32,700 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Ilıca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.6").

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