Demirkapı, Turkey

Full City Profile

945 Population 4/sq mi density
4,754 ft Elevation 1,449 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Demirkapı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,754 ft (1,449 m)
Area238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates39.0936°N, 41.9064°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 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 M7.1 145 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 125 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 114 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 110 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 92 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 125 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 146 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 93 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 89 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 73 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 122 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 86 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 75 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 134 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 56 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (16°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) 2.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in

Demirkapı has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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