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Weather & Climate in Örençay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Örençay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,501 ft (1,067 m) |
| Area | 857.5 sq mi (2,221.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6309°N, 39.0531°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
560 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 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 27 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 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 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Örençay has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.1").