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Lice, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Lice is a small city in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 16,336. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,336 Population 4,243/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population16,336
Density4,243/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Population16,336
Population Density4,243 / sq mi
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Coordinates38.4582°, 40.6389°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Lice

Lice is a small city in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 16,336. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Lice

Lice has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -13.6° / 8.6° 93.2
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -12.8° / 11.8° 68.4
Mar 4.7°C / 41°F -6.6° / 16.7° 143.2
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F -1° / 22.5° 72.3
May 16°C / 61°F 2.8° / 29.4° 61.6
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 11.2° / 36.3° 7.2
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 14.8° / 40.5° 3.9
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 17.5° / 40.1° 3.0
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 10.6° / 36.5° 7.6
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 4.6° / 29.2° 24.0
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -2.4° / 21° 65.3
Dec 2.4°C / 36°F -6.6° / 13.9° 64.3
Lice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density4,243/sq mi
Coordinates38.4582°N, 40.6389°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 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 M6.7 138 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 63 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 133 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 73 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 107 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 134 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 102 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 117 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 93 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 58 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 113 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 139 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 108 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 91 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Lice has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 32°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Lice

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Göl Radyo folk, pop MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Lice

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pazar Alanı

Gas Stations in Lice

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

energy
memoil
Nipet
TR #12182186284
TR #12506432729
TR #4871835549

Airports Near Lice

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lice

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lice Ulu 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 Lice

What is the population of Lice?

Lice has a population of 16,336 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4,243 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lice?

Lice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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