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Kemah, Turkey

Erzincan · Turkey

Kemah is a small town in Erzincan, Turkey with a population of 2,549. Elevation: 3,583 ft (1,092 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,549 Population 3/sq mi density
3,583 ft Elevation 1,092 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population2,549
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Population2,549
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Coordinates39.5961°, 39.0233°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceErzincan
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Kemah

Kemah is a small town in Turkey (Erzincan) with a population of 2,549. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kemah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Turkey avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Area887.3 sq mi (2,298.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates39.5961°N, 39.0233°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

330 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 51 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 130 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 140 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 116 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 74 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 144 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 146 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 78 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 98 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 144 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 137 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 146 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 26 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 149 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 65 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 100 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 108 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 100 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Kemah has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Kemah

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Munzur 97.7 dersim AAC+ 128 kbps
Dost Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Cafes in Kemah

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kemah Roadhouse
Soğuk Sular

Castles in Kemah

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kemah Kalesi

Train Stations in Kemah

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kemah

Gas Stations in Kemah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #9255226292

Banks in Kemah

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Ski Resorts Near Kemah

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kemah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport

Post Offices in Kemah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kemah PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kemah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aşağıgedik Mahallesi Camii
Göğüsbağı Mahallesi Camii
Gülabibey Camii
Mektepönü Mahallesi Camii
Pörhenkbaşı Mahallesi Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemah

What is the population of Kemah?

Kemah has a population of 2,549 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 887.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kemah?

Kemah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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