Sign In Register

Poyraz, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Poyraz is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 165. Elevation: 3,540 ft (1,079 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

165 Population 0/sq mi density
3,540 ft Elevation 1,079 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

Discover Poyraz, Turkey

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population165
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Population165
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Coordinates38.6860°, 39.0230°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)

About Poyraz

Poyraz is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 165. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet (1,079 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 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Poyraz

Poyraz 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
Poyraz 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 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Area857.5 sq mi (2,221.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.6860°N, 39.0230°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

559 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 29 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 124 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 130 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 86 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 109 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 46 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 122 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 88 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 40 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 46 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 130 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 45 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 89 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 33 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 74 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 101 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 32,700 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Poyraz has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →

Museums in Poyraz

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

Stadiums & Teams in Poyraz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Poyraz

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Poyraz

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Poyraz.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Poyraz

What is the population of Poyraz?

Poyraz has a population of 165 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 857.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poyraz?

Poyraz 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Poyraz with another city: