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Weather & Climate in Akçasır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçasır enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 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 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 170.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,799 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,799 ft (1,158 m) |
| Area | 349.6 sq mi (905.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4472°N, 41.2651°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
264 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 65 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 68 km | 9 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Akçasır has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 22°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.1").