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Basaran, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,366 Population 2/sq mi density
3,793 ft Elevation 1,156 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Basaran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Area815.4 sq mi (2,111.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.4770°N, 43.1299°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 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 M7.1 142 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 53 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 129 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 149 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 135 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 74 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 144 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 143 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 133 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 105 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 16 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 74 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 94 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in
March 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in

Basaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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