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Weather & Climate in İçme, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
İçme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,130 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 305.5 sq mi (791.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6126°N, 39.5513°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
538 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 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 41 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
İçme has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").