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Hizan, Turkey

Full City Profile

15,302 Population 41/sq mi density
4,892 ft Elevation 1,491 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Hizan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Area374.9 sq mi (971.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates38.2250°N, 42.4183°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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 M7.1 110 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 131 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 73 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 48 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 123 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 82 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 97 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 106 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 20 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 84 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 51 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Hizan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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