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Weather & Climate in Karlıova, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlıova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,020 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,020 ft (1,835 m) |
| Area | 620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2904°N, 41.0059°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
348 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 | 129 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 17 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 7 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 76 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in |
Karlıova has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.4").