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Weather & Climate in Bahşılar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bahşılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 173.4 sq mi (449.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2418°N, 40.0236°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
426 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| 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 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Bahşılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").