Refahiye, Turkey
Erzincan · Turkey
Refahiye is a small city in Erzincan, Turkey with a population of 12,456. Elevation: 5,243 ft (1,598 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Refahiye
Refahiye is a town in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Refahiye District. Its population is 4,225 (2022). The elevation is 1,589 m. The mayor is Fatih Kök (BBP).
People
Climate
| Population | 12,456 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,243 ft (1,598 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8932°, 38.7661° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Erzincan |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (563 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
About Refahiye
Refahiye is a small city in Turkey (Erzincan) with a population of 12,456. The city sits at an elevation of 5,243 feet (1,598 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Refahiye
Refahiye has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 572 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,243 ft (1,598 m) |
| Area | 699.3 sq mi (1,811.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8932°N, 38.7661°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Refahiye has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.3").
Libraries in Refahiye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refahiye İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Hotels in Refahiye
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Refahiye
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Refahiye
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovacık Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Refahiye
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Divriği Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Refahiye
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Esat Muhlis Camii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Refahiye?
Refahiye has a population of 12,456 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 699.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Refahiye?
Refahiye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.
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