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Palandöken, Turkey

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6,552 ft Elevation 1,997 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Palandöken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 78.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,552 ft (1,997 m)
Area9,552.6 sq mi (24,741.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.8890°N, 41.2806°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 78.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 145 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 121 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 128 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 122 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 71 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 109 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 68 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 40 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 56 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 76 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 35 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 30 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 104 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 123 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 75 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 54 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 32,700 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Palandöken has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 17°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.8").

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