Erciş, Turkey
Full City Profile
173,313
Population
210/sq mi density
5,518 ft
Elevation
1,682 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Erciş has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,518 ft (1,682 m) |
| Area | 823.6 sq mi (2,133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0259°N, 43.3596°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 58 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 106 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 110 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Erciş has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.4").