Weather & Climate in Pulumer, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pulumer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,918 ft (1,499 m) |
| Area | 330.3 sq mi (855.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4845°N, 39.8953°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
404 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 35 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 2 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 6 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 5 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 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Pulumer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.3").