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Mercimekkale, Turkey
Muş · Turkey
Mercimekkale is a small town in Muş, Turkey with a population of 637. Elevation: 4,213 ft (1,284 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 637 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,213 ft (1,284 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9295°, 41.5033° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Muş |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.0 inches (686 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9 inches (114 cm) |
About Mercimekkale
Mercimekkale is a small town in Turkey (Muş) with a population of 637. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet (1,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Mercimekkale
Mercimekkale has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 716 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,213 ft (1,284 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9295°N, 41.5033°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Mercimekkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").
Museums in Mercimekkale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muş Atatürk Şehir Müzesi |
Libraries in Mercimekkale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kütüphane | 0.0 | |||||
| Muş İl Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mercimekkale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seç Market |
Restaurants in Mercimekkale
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mercimekkale
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mercimekkale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mercimekkale
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitlis Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mercimekkale
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muş Airport | MSR | Medium Airport |
| Muş West Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mercimekkale?
Mercimekkale has a population of 637 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mercimekkale?
Mercimekkale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches, with 44.9 inches of snow.