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Sivrice, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Sivrice is a small city in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 5,481. Elevation: 4,259 ft (1,298 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

5,481 Population 18/sq mi density
4,259 ft Elevation 1,298 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Sivrice

Sivrice

Sivrice, is a town of Elazığ Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Sivrice District. Sivrice is on the shore of Lake Hazar. Its population is 3,645 (2021).

People

Population5,481
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Population5,481
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Coordinates38.4422°, 39.3094°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches (28 cm)

About Sivrice

Sivrice is a small city in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 5,481. The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet (1,298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Sivrice

Sivrice 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
Sivrice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Area305.5 sq mi (791.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.4422°N, 39.3094°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

508 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 22 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 143 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 118 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 128 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 75 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 46 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 115 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 140 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 133 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 8 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 14 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 100 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 35 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 71 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 24 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 70 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 111 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Sivrice has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sivrice

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cumhuriyet Yatılı Bölge Ortaokulu
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Museums in Sivrice

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum

Hotels in Sivrice

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mavigöl Otel
Turpol Otel

Restaurants in Sivrice

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mavigöl Restaurant

Train Stations in Sivrice

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kürk
Uluova

Gas Stations in Sivrice

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #9246165404

Stadiums & Teams in Sivrice

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sivrice

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest AirportSmall 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sivrice

What is the population of Sivrice?

Sivrice has a population of 5,481 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sivrice?

Sivrice has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.

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