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Weather & Climate in Okçular, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okçular experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,184 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,184 ft (1,580 m) |
| Area | 422.1 sq mi (1,093.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8574°N, 40.1152°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
442 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 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 11 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 77 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 107 km | 3 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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Okçular has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.2").