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Weather & Climate in Kazımkarabekir, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kazımkarabekir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 320 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 78.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,198 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,198 ft (1,889 m)
Area9,552.6 sq mi (24,741.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.9160°N, 41.2815°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 78.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 145 km 27 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 123 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 129 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 123 km 21 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 74 km 10 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 110 km 15 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 71 km 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 103 km 19 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 62 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 40 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 59 km 11 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 79 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 36 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 71 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 31 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 104 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 125 km 3 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 78 km 33 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 102 km 10 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 54 km 31 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 32,700 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Kazımkarabekir has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.7").

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