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Palu, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Palu is a small city in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 11,271. Elevation: 2,917 ft (889 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,271 Population 22/sq mi density
2,917 ft Elevation 889 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population11,271
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Population11,271
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Coordinates38.6914°, 39.9198°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (792 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)

About Palu

Palu is a small city in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 11,271. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet (889 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Palu

Palu has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -13.7° / 8.4° 83.3
Feb -0°C / 32°F -13.1° / 12.2° 60.4
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -6.3° / 16.6° 129.0
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F -1.5° / 22.5° 71.1
May 16°C / 61°F 2.6° / 29.4° 57.5
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 10.8° / 36.4° 6.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 14.3° / 40.3° 4.1
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 16.8° / 40.2° 2.7
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 9.9° / 36.5° 5.7
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 4° / 29.2° 21.4
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -2.8° / 21° 63.1
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F -6.4° / 13.3° 65.2
Palu 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Area521.4 sq mi (1,350.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates38.6914°N, 39.9198°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

469 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 M6.7 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 80 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 59 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 20 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 90 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 106 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 94 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 106 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 86 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 112 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 70 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 67 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 116 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 124 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 12 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 108 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 83 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 130 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 32,700 138 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

Palu 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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Radio Stations near Palu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Castles in Palu

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eski Palu Castle

Train Stations in Palu

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palu

Gas Stations in Palu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #9252537580
TR #9252537582
TR #9252693341

Airports Near Palu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cimşit Paşa Külliyesi
Palu Merkez Camii
Palu Ulu Camii
Surp Krikor Lusavorich

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 Palu

What is the population of Palu?

Palu has a population of 11,271 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 521.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palu?

Palu 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 81°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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