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Akşar, Turkey

Bitlis · Turkey

Akşar is a small town in Bitlis, Turkey with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,171 ft (1,576 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,171 ft Elevation 1,576 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Coordinates38.1000°, 42.5333°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBitlis
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (973 mm)
Annual Snowfall65.4 inches (166 cm)

About Akşar

Akşar is a small town in Turkey (Bitlis) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet (1,576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akşar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 317 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 65.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Area711.0 sq mi (1,841.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.1000°N, 42.5333°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 65.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 110 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 76 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 116 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 103 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 112 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 47 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 124 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 132 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 92 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 75 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 87 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 98 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 26 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 137 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 85 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 86 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 67 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
February 32°F (0°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 4.0 in

Akşar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Akşar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 - AAC+ 128 kbps

Ski Resorts Near Akşar

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Akşar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 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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What is the weather like in Akşar?

Akşar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 65.4 inches of snow.

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