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Weather & Climate in Çan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1483°N, 40.2035°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 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 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 49 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 33 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 km | 5 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 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Çan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.3").