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Weather & Climate in Keban, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Keban experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,448 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7938°N, 38.7352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
565 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 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°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) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Keban has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.1").