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Karlıova, Turkey

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8,801 Population 14/sq mi density
6,020 ft Elevation 1,835 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Karlıova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Area620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates39.2904°N, 41.0059°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 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 M6.7 129 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 56 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 100 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 100 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 96 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 30 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 12 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 75 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 17 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 63 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 73 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 17 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 27 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 113 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 80 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 73 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 7 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 76 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 32,700 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 3.1 in

Karlıova has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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