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Sason, Turkey

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11,403 Population 33/sq mi density
3,219 ft Elevation 981 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Sason enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area349.6 sq mi (905.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates38.3277°N, 41.4138°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 112 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 138 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 149 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 136 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 123 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 130 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 126 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 129 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 144 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 106 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 140 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 118 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 126 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 51 km
Mar 24, 2010 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Sason has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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