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Weather & Climate in Sur, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 320 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,195 ft (669 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9135°N, 40.2286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
299 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 119 km | 9 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.0").