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Weather & Climate in Sancak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sancak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 101.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,197 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,197 ft (1,584 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0922°N, 40.3875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
411 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 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 14 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Sancak has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.2").