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Weather & Climate in Başkavak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başkavak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,635 ft (803 m) |
| Area | 390.2 sq mi (1,010.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5641°N, 40.8876°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 47 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 5 km S of Palu, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 13 km W of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 20, 1998 | 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 13 km ENE of Ar?cak, Turkey | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 5 km E of Palu, Turkey | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 22 km SSW of Palu, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Başkavak has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").