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Weather & Climate in Darıkent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darıkent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Area | 422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9625°N, 39.8079°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 85 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 19 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 61 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 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 92 km | 3 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 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Darıkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.1").