Bitlis, Turkey

Full City Profile

52,024 Population 19,485/sq mi density
4,902 ft Elevation 1,494 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Bitlis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,902 ft (1,494 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density19,485/sq mi
Coordinates38.4012°N, 42.1078°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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 M7.1 127 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 88 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 150 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 113 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 127 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 135 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 71 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 139 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 89 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 112 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 73 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 132 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 87 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 88 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 30 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.7 in

Bitlis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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