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Tercan, Turkey

Full City Profile

12,235 Population 21/sq mi density
4,633 ft Elevation 1,412 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Tercan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,633 ft (1,412 m)
Area596.9 sq mi (1,546.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates39.7771°N, 40.3778°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 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 67 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 86 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 53 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 107 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 49 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 47 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 64 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 42 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 61 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 41 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 122 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 86 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 43 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 51 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 131 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 36 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 68 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 107 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 30 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Tercan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.4").

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