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Petekkaya, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Petekkaya is a small town in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 1,313. Elevation: 2,874 ft (876 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

1,313 Population 4/sq mi density
2,874 ft Elevation 876 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Petekkaya

Petekkaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çermik, Diyarbakır Province in Turkey. Its population is 1,313 (2022).

People

Population1,313
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Population1,313
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Coordinates38.0948°, 39.4355°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petekkaya

Petekkaya is a small town in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 1,313. The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet (876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Petekkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Turkey avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Area366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates38.0948°N, 39.4355°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

446 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 50 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 135 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 117 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 60 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 143 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 29 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 87 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 47 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 48 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 111 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 137 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 70 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 76 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 138 km
Feb 27, 2023 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Petekkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Petekkaya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest AirportSmall Airport

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 Petekkaya

What is the population of Petekkaya?

Petekkaya has a population of 1,313 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 366.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petekkaya?

Petekkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.

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