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Keban, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,837 Population 8,584/sq mi density
2,448 ft Elevation 746 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Keban experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,448 ft (746 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density8,584/sq mi
Coordinates38.7938°N, 38.7352°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 126 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 49 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 126 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 101 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 54 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 118 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 142 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 65 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 71 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 77 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 60 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 115 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 111 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 52 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 133 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 77 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.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Keban has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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