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Weather & Climate in Bulgurlu, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bulgurlu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,020 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Area671.8 sq mi (1,740.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.1839°N, 42.2647°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 149 km 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 21 km 19 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 142 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 138 km 11 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 124 km 5 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 148 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 127 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 67 km 33 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 148 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 80 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 53 km 28 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 143 km 31 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 83 km 3 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 131 km 13 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 140 km 18 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 113 km 5 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 145 km 5 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 67 km 33 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 28 km 33 km
May 29, 2001 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey M4.7 46 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 166 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 168 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 170 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 182 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Bulgurlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 15°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (1.0").

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