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Weather & Climate in Sarıbuğday, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıbuğday enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 317 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 164.1 sq mi (425.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1439°N, 40.7790°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| 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 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 8 km NE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Sarıbuğday has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 37°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").