Kiğı, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,013 Population 4,397/sq mi density
5,003 ft Elevation 1,525 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Kiğı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density4,397/sq mi
Coordinates39.3136°N, 40.3503°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

399 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 149 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 78 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 36 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 59 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 46 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 44 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 33 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 47 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 22 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 51 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 145 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 74 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 64 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 56 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 79 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 72 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 36 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 80 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

Kiğı has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.3").

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