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Weather & Climate in Lice, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4582°N, 40.6389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 73 km | 12 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 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Lice has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 32°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.1").