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Kovancılar, Turkey

Full City Profile

22,976 Population 49/sq mi density
3,186 ft Elevation 971 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Kovancılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,186 ft (971 m)
Area472.6 sq mi (1,224.1 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates38.7188°N, 39.8627°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

485 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 77 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 112 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 61 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 19 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 87 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 103 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 107 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 113 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 84 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 65 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 92 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 16 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 148 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 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 32,700 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Kovancılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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