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Pertek, Turkey

Tunceli · Turkey

Pertek is a small city in Tunceli, Turkey with a population of 6,837. Elevation: 3,471 ft (1,058 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,837 Population 3,952/sq mi density
3,471 ft Elevation 1,058 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Pertek

Pertek

Pertek is a town and seat of Pertek District in Tunceli Province, Turkey. It had a population of 6,365 in 2021 and is populated by Kurds and Turks. The mayor is Recai Vural from the Justice and Development Party (Turkey) (AKP).

People

Population6,837
Density3,952/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Population6,837
Population Density3,952 / sq mi
Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Coordinates38.8657°, 39.3227°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTunceli
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.4 inches (16 cm)

About Pertek

Pertek is a small city in Turkey (Tunceli) with a population of 6,837. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet (1,058 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Pertek

Pertek has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3° / 4.6° 39.3
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -2° / 7.4° 39.1
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 53.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.1° 55.1
May 17.6°C / 64°F 10.4° / 24.7° 46.4
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32.4° 9.8
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 18.5° / 36° 3.8
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 18.7° / 36.3° 1.1
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 13.9° / 31.1° 9.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 8.7° / 23.2° 30.2
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14° 43.3
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F -1.4° / 6.6° 41.1
Pertek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density3,952/sq mi
Coordinates38.8657°N, 39.3227°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

540 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 97 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 53 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 100 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 57 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 85 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 141 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 135 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 96 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 146 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 61 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 71 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 66 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 58 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 110 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 138 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 106 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 32,700 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Pertek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pertek

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Pertek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Kahve fincani müzesi
Muziki müzesi
Şefik gül kültür evi
Tunceli Müzesi

Libraries in Pertek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pertek İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Pertek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tunceli Yeraltı Çarşısı

Castles in Pertek

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertek Castle

Bus Stations in Pertek

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Köy Garajı

Gas Stations in Pertek

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Ofisi
TR #1131167614

Banks in Pertek

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Stadiums & Teams in Pertek

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pertek

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Pertek

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport

Post Offices in Pertek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT Pertek

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pertek

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çelebi Ağa Camii
Sungur Bey 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 Pertek

What is the population of Pertek?

Pertek has a population of 6,837 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3,952 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pertek?

Pertek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.

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