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Sancak, Turkey

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5,197 ft Elevation 1,584 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Sancak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 101.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.0922°N, 40.3875°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 101.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 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 96 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 137 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 12 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 63 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 43 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 63 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 46 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 44 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 52 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 60 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 126 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 64 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 61 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 52 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 94 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 48 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 105 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 32,700 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Sancak has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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