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Weather & Climate in Soğukpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soğukpınar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,057 ft (2,151 m) |
| Area | 559.1 sq mi (1,448.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5545°N, 41.0036°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
345 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 | 121 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 13 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 36 km | 33 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 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in |
Soğukpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.7").