Aşağıışıklı, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,240 Population 3/sq mi density

5,991 ft Elevation 1,826 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Aşağıışıklı has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.8°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Area	823.6 sq mi (2,133.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0525°N, 43.3468°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 6.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011	27 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M7.1	39 km
Feb 23, 2020	37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey	M6.0	108 km
Oct 23, 2011	eastern Turkey	M5.9	52 km
Feb 23, 2020	41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran	M5.8	115 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey	M5.7	27 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	28 km
Oct 23, 2011	33 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.6	40 km
Nov 15, 2000	19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey	M5.6	82 km
Oct 25, 2011	33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	36 km
Mar 24, 2023	13 km SW of Khowy, Iran	M5.6	146 km
Jun 25, 2020	14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey	M5.4	77 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey	M5.2	54 km
Jan 21, 2007	10 km W of Hamur, Turkey	M5.2	73 km
Dec 23, 2012	12 km SW of Khowy, Iran	M5.2	148 km
Jun 3, 1991	26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey	M5.2	118 km
Jun 12, 2022	28 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.2	38 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km N of Van, Turkey	M5.1	38 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	96 km
Mar 26, 2012	10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey	M5.0	89 km
Oct 24, 2011	25 km NW of Van, Turkey	M5.0	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (57 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	57 km
Nemrut Dagi	Stratovolcano	2,948 m (9,672 ft)	1650	107 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	109 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	180 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge	Volcanic field	3,597 m (11,801 ft)	-1900	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.7 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	0.7 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in

Aşağıışıklı has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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