Eleşkirt, Turkey

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9,788 Population 20/sq mi density

5,948 ft Elevation 1,813 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Eleşkirt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.0°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,948 ft (1,813 m)
Area	485.5 sq mi (1,257.5 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7980°N, 42.6757°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 7.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011	27 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M7.1	140 km
Oct 23, 2011	eastern Turkey	M5.9	134 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey	M5.7	122 km
Dec 3, 1999	20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey	M5.7	68 km
Oct 23, 2011	33 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.6	141 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	128 km
Oct 25, 2011	33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	137 km
Jul 10, 2001	16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey	M5.4	90 km
Sep 27, 2022	22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey	M5.3	104 km
Jun 12, 2022	28 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.2	138 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey	M5.2	138 km
Jun 3, 1991	26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey	M5.2	32 km
Jan 21, 2007	10 km W of Hamur, Turkey	M5.2	28 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	111 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km N of Van, Turkey	M5.1	134 km
Mar 26, 2012	10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey	M5.0	76 km
Oct 24, 2011	25 km NW of Van, Turkey	M5.0	133 km
Sep 17, 2013	17 km S of Varto, Turkey	M5.0	133 km
Jun 24, 2012	30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey	M4.9	147 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km N of Van, Turkey	M4.9	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	114 km
Nemrut Dagi	Stratovolcano	2,948 m (9,672 ft)	1650	133 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	139 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	153 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	1.6 in
March	26°F (-3°C)	1.7 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
May	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
August	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in	Driest
October	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.4 in

Eleşkirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.8").

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