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Weather & Climate in Çemişgezek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çemişgezek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,406 ft (1,038 m) |
| Area | 345.2 sq mi (894.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0554°N, 38.9075°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
519 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 94 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 64 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 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Çemişgezek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").