Solhan, Turkey

Full City Profile

33,618 Population 72/sq mi density
4,449 ft Elevation 1,356 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Solhan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area466.6 sq mi (1,208.5 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates38.9653°N, 41.0544°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 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 M6.7 150 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 51 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 93 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 118 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 59 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 116 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 94 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 46 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 53 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 53 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 92 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 28 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 99 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 57 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 81 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 143 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 99 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in
March 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Solhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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