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Weather & Climate in Mercimekkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mercimekkale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 318 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,213 ft (1,284 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9295°N, 41.5033°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
361 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 65 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 70 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Mercimekkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").