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Weather & Climate in Başköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başköy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 322 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,915 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,915 ft (1,803 m) |
| Area | 330.3 sq mi (855.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8723°N, 39.8419°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 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 | 27 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 39 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 24 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 46 km | 10 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 | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Başköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.4").