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Weather & Climate in Masat, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Masat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,679 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,679 ft (1,731 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density534/sq mi
Coordinates40.2008°N, 40.5459°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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 97 km 27 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 133 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 97 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km 21 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 88 km 10 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 91 km 15 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 99 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 92 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 48 km 5 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 118 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 92 km 11 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 38 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 88 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 101 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 46 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 117 km 3 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 78 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 116 km 33 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 42 km 31 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 25 km 13 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Masat has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").

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