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Weather & Climate in Tunceli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tunceli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,963 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,963 ft (903 m) |
| Area | 435.5 sq mi (1,128.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0992°N, 39.5435°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
516 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 | 68 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 80 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 | 46 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 58 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 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 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Tunceli has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").