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Weather & Climate in Hozat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hozat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Area | 286.6 sq mi (742.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1003°N, 39.2082°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
521 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 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 76 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 7 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 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Hozat has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").