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Weather & Climate in Akçakale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçakale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0897°N, 39.6997°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
408 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 93 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Akçakale has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").