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Weather & Climate in Kiğı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiğı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 295 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3136°N, 40.3503°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
399 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 78 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 22 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 80 km | 14 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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Kiğı has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.3").