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Weather & Climate in Karakoçan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakoçan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,566 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Area | 422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9518°N, 40.0271°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
454 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 92 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 10 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 106 km | 3 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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Karakoçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.2").