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Weather & Climate in Başpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başpınar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 310 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,508 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,508 ft (1,374 m) |
| Area | 376.1 sq mi (974.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1902°N, 38.6874°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 98 km | 27 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 7 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 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Başpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.1").