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Weather & Climate in Petekkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petekkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Area | 366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0948°N, 39.4355°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
446 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 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 35 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 48 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Petekkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").