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Ahlat, Turkey

Bitlis · Turkey

Ahlat is a mid-size city in Bitlis, Turkey with a population of 64,695. Elevation: 5,604 ft (1,708 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

64,695 Population 169/sq mi density
5,604 ft Elevation 1,708 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population64,695
Density169/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Population64,695
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Coordinates38.7489°, 42.4801°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBitlis
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.3 inches (29 cm)

About Ahlat

Ahlat is a mid-size city in Turkey (Bitlis) with a population of 64,695. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet (1,708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Ahlat

Ahlat has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 465 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.8°C / 23°F -19.8° / 4.5° 64.7
Feb -3°C / 27°F -16.9° / 7.4° 45.3
Mar 1.9°C / 35°F -7° / 11.9° 100.3
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -1.8° / 18.1° 55.4
May 13.1°C / 56°F 2.3° / 23.8° 53.8
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 10.4° / 30.3° 8.4
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 13.7° / 34.1° 5.4
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 15.1° / 33.3° 4.1
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 8.6° / 30.2° 8.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 3.1° / 22.9° 31.5
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F -3.3° / 14.6° 47.4
Dec -0.4°C / 31°F -10.4° / 8.2° 40.5
Ahlat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Area381.9 sq mi (989.0 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates38.7489°N, 42.4801°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 89 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 53 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 71 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 99 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 84 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 55 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 141 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 129 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 56 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 89 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 99 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 63 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 91 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 24 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 138 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Ahlat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Ahlat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Ahlat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahlat Müzesi

Hotels in Ahlat

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlat Selçuklu Öğretmenevi
Metropol Otel

Castles in Ahlat

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlat Castle
Ahlat Castle

Bus Stations in Ahlat

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlat Otogarı
Dolmuş to Tatvan, Bitlis

Gas Stations in Ahlat

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2021976672
TR #4836978281

Shopping Malls in Ahlat

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlat Park AVM

Ski Resorts Near Ahlat

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bitlis Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nemrut Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ahlat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahlat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Büyük Cami
camii
Emir Bayındır Mescidi
Hacılar Cami
İskender Paşa Cami
Kadı Mahmud Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Ahlat

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 9
Supermarkets 2
Parks 4

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ahlat

What is the population of Ahlat?

Ahlat has a population of 64,695 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ahlat?

Ahlat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.

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