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Weather & Climate in Genç, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Genç experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7477°N, 40.5534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
383 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 135 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Genç has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.2").