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Weather & Climate in Derik, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 533.2 sq mi (1,381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3634°N, 40.2647°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 47 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 5 km S of Palu, Turkey | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 13 km N of Gerger, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 10 km WSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 3 km E of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Dec 20, 1998 | 11 km WNW of Ar?cak, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Derik has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").