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Yanıkkaya, Turkey

Batman · Turkey

Yanıkkaya is a small town in Batman, Turkey with a population of 940. Elevation: 3,501 ft (1,067 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

940 Population 3/sq mi density
3,501 ft Elevation 1,067 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population940
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Population940
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Coordinates38.2474°, 41.3043°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBatman
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Yanıkkaya

Yanıkkaya is a small town in Turkey (Batman) with a population of 940. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet (1,067 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Yanıkkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Area349.6 sq mi (905.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.2474°N, 41.3043°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 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 M6.1 134 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 141 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 128 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 110 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 121 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 136 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 139 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 144 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 112 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Jun 23, 2011 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M5.2 150 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 47 km
Mar 24, 2010 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.1 120 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Yanıkkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Yanıkkaya

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Muş West 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 Yanıkkaya

What is the population of Yanıkkaya?

Yanıkkaya has a population of 940 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 349.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanıkkaya?

Yanıkkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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