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Weather & Climate in Palu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 521.4 sq mi (1,350.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6914°N, 39.9198°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
469 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 | 117 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 20 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 130 km | 9 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°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 (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Palu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").