Weather & Climate in Dikköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dikköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8401°N, 40.6461°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
390 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 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 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 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 57 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Dikköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").