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Erçek, Turkey

Full City Profile

3,763 Population 5/sq mi density
5,925 ft Elevation 1,806 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Erçek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,925 ft (1,806 m)
Area748.3 sq mi (1,938.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates38.6511°N, 43.6440°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 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 14 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 66 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 113 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 115 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 49 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 71 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 116 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 35 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 25 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 107 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 12 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 69 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 29 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 125 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 109 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 15 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 48 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 81 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 123 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Erçek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.4").

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