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Weather & Climate in Pertek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pertek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8657°N, 39.3227°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
540 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 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 106 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Pertek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.1").