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Weather & Climate in Erzincan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erzincan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,921 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,921 ft (1,195 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7392°N, 39.4902°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
330 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 | 10 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 63 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 | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Erzincan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.3").