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Weather & Climate in Yamaç, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yamaç experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,783 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,783 ft (1,458 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7762°N, 40.4389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
396 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 126 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 77 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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.7 in |
Yamaç has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.2").