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Weather & Climate in Sason, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sason enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,219 ft (981 m) |
| Area | 349.6 sq mi (905.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3277°N, 41.4138°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
253 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 65 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 112 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Sason has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").