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Çatak, Turkey

Van · Turkey

Çatak is a small town in Van, Turkey with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,024 ft (1,836 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,024 ft Elevation 1,836 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation6,024 ft (1,836 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,024 ft (1,836 m)
Coordinates38.0029°, 43.0524°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceVan
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall172.5 inches (438 cm)

About Çatak

Çatak is a small town in Turkey (Van) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,024 feet (1,836 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çatak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 40.3 inches. The area receives 172.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,024 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below Turkey avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,024 ft (1,836 m)
Area596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.0029°N, 43.0524°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 172.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 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 89 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 128 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 71 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 70 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 129 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 92 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 96 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 45 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 67 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 91 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 129 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 83 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 76 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 65 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 102 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Çatak has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Çatak

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mirava Otel

Ski Resorts Near Çatak

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Çatak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Van Ferit Melen AirportVANMedium Airport
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çatak

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akçabük Mahalle Camii
Akçabük Mahalle Değirmen Camii
Akçabük Mahalle Ekenek Camii
Akçabük Mahalle Elmacı Camii
Akçabük Mahalle Ubeyt Camii
Alaçam Mahalle Camii
Bahçelievler Camii
Çılga Mahalle Camii
Hz.Ömer Camii
Karşıyaka Mahalle Ağaçköprü Camii
Karşıyaka Mahalle Camii
Korulu Mahalle Yuvarlıçam Camii
Merkez Camii
Selçuklu Mahalle Camii
Toyga Mahalle Samanlı Camii
Toyga Mahalle Şeyh Hasan Camii
Y.Karşıyaka Mahalle Camii
Yeşil Camii

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 Çatak?

Çatak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 172.5 inches of snow.

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