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Weather & Climate in Arapgir, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arapgir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 376.1 sq mi (974.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0412°N, 38.4952°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
512 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Arapgir has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.2").