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Weather & Climate in Tercan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tercan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,633 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,633 ft (1,412 m) |
| Area | 596.9 sq mi (1,546.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7771°N, 40.3778°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 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 | 67 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 47 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 36 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 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 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Tercan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.4").