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Weather & Climate in Baskil, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baskil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 543.0 sq mi (1,406.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5687°N, 38.8163°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
560 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 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 49 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 70 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Baskil has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").