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Weather & Climate in Oğuz, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oğuz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 251.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,245 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,245 ft (1,294 m) |
| Area | 887.3 sq mi (2,298.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5059°N, 38.8837°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 66 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 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 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Oğuz has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").