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Weather & Climate in Tepehan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepehan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°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 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,583 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,583 ft (1,397 m) |
| Area | 226.2 sq mi (585.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1179°N, 38.7262°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 8 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Tepehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").