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Weather & Climate in Sarıca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,457 ft (749 m) |
| Area | 173.4 sq mi (449.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1701°N, 40.2475°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
375 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Sarıca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").