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Weather & Climate in Maden, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,420 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,420 ft (1,652 m) |
| Area | 1,044.4 sq mi (2,705.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1814°N, 40.4042°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
281 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 | 86 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 35 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 45 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 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Maden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.8").