Doğansu, Turkey

Full City Profile

5,254 Population 7/sq mi density

5,312 ft Elevation 1,619 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Doğansu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 55.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.4°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,312 ft (1,619 m)
Area	732.6 sq mi (1,897.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1325°N, 42.7325°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 55.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 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	81 km
Oct 23, 2011	eastern Turkey	M5.9	63 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey	M5.7	61 km
Dec 3, 1999	20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey	M5.7	140 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	71 km
Oct 23, 2011	33 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.6	86 km
Oct 25, 2011	33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	85 km
Jun 6, 2005	10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey	M5.6	143 km
Nov 15, 2000	19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey	M5.6	83 km
Jul 10, 2001	16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey	M5.4	123 km
Jun 25, 2020	14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey	M5.4	124 km
Apr 13, 1998	7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey	M5.3	145 km
Jun 12, 2022	28 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.2	80 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey	M5.2	67 km
Jun 3, 1991	26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey	M5.2	102 km
Jan 21, 2007	10 km W of Hamur, Turkey	M5.2	52 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km N of Van, Turkey	M5.1	70 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	128 km
Sep 17, 2013	17 km S of Varto, Turkey	M5.0	108 km
Mar 26, 2012	10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey	M5.0	35 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (69 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Nemrut Dagi	Stratovolcano	2,948 m (9,672 ft)	1650	69 km
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	101 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	149 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.6 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in

Doğansu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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