Kocapınar, Turkey

Full City Profile

4,388 Population 5/sq mi density

5,866 ft Elevation 1,788 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Kocapınar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.9°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Area	823.6 sq mi (2,133.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0955°N, 43.1962°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 47.7"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 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	50 km
Feb 23, 2020	37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey	M6.0	122 km
Oct 23, 2011	eastern Turkey	M5.9	52 km
Feb 23, 2020	41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran	M5.8	128 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey	M5.7	33 km
Nov 15, 2000	19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey	M5.6	81 km
Oct 25, 2011	33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	49 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	38 km
Oct 23, 2011	33 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.6	52 km
Jun 25, 2020	14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey	M5.4	90 km
Jan 21, 2007	10 km W of Hamur, Turkey	M5.2	62 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey	M5.2	55 km
Jun 12, 2022	28 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.2	48 km
Jun 3, 1991	26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey	M5.2	110 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	100 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km N of Van, Turkey	M5.1	45 km
Oct 23, 2011	19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey	M5.0	100 km
Mar 26, 2012	10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey	M5.0	75 km
Oct 24, 2011	25 km NW of Van, Turkey	M5.0	47 km
Sep 17, 2013	17 km S of Varto, Turkey	M5.0	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (65 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	65 km
Nemrut Dagi	Stratovolcano	2,948 m (9,672 ft)	1650	97 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	116 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	181 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	1.5 in
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
March	32°F (-0°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	62°F (16°C)	1.3 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	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.8 in

Kocapınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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