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Bulanık, Turkey

Full City Profile

31,430 Population 36/sq mi density
5,039 ft Elevation 1,536 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Bulanık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,039 ft (1,536 m)
Area864.0 sq mi (2,237.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates39.0866°N, 42.2716°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 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 M7.1 115 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 140 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 86 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 123 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 122 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 142 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 94 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 121 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 136 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 100 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 106 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 90 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 118 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 48 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 141 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Bulanık has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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