Weather & Climate in Mazgirt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazgirt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 435.5 sq mi (1,128.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0178°N, 39.6006°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
524 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 | 77 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 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 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Mazgirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").