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Weather & Climate in Başhan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Area | 701.2 sq mi (1,816.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6989°N, 40.9134°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 47 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 5 km S of Palu, Turkey | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Dec 20, 1998 | 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Başhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").