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Weather & Climate in İğdir, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
İğdir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 318 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,222 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2663°N, 35.6265°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 41 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 37 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 79 km | 32 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
İğdir has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").