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Weather & Climate in Kovancılar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kovancılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,186 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 472.6 sq mi (1,224.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7188°N, 39.8627°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
485 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 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 112 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 19 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 80 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Kovancılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").