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Weather & Climate in Taraksu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taraksu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 319 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,913 ft (888 m) |
| Area | 273.1 sq mi (707.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1542°N, 39.1484°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
466 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 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 21 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 45 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Taraksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").