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Weather & Climate in Doğankent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Doğankent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 47.5 sq mi (122.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8075°N, 38.9172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 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 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1997 | 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M4.3 | 126 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 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Doğankent has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.3").