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Refahiye, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,579 Population 8/sq mi density
5,243 ft Elevation 1,598 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Refahiye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Area699.3 sq mi (1,811.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates39.8932°N, 38.7661°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 75 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 105 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 107 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 129 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 14 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 68 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 112 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 144 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 43 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 89 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Oct 17, 2002 eastern Turkey M4.8 139 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 65 km
Oct 22, 2002 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey M4.7 132 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 54 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 100 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 85 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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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