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Korkut, Turkey

Muş · Turkey

Korkut is a small city in Muş, Turkey with a population of 8,078. Elevation: 4,249 ft (1,295 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

8,078 Population 28/sq mi density
4,249 ft Elevation 1,295 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Korkut

Korkut

Korkut District is a district of the Muş Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Korkut. Its area is 775 km2, and its population is 23,106 (2022).

People

Population8,078
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Population8,078
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Coordinates38.7339°, 41.7840°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuş
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (765 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.6 inches (37 cm)

About Korkut

Korkut is a small city in Turkey (Muş) with a population of 8,078. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet (1,295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Korkut

Korkut has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 716 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.6°C / 20°F -10.1° / -3.2° 92.6
Feb -5.2°C / 23°F -9.2° / -1.2° 85.5
Mar 3°C / 37°F -1.2° / 7.3° 116.2
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 5° / 15.4° 103.9
May 15.7°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22° 65.1
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.7° 25.4
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 18.1° / 33.4° 12.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 18.4° / 33.8° 3.8
Sep 21°C / 70°F 13.3° / 28.8° 19.2
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 7.8° / 20.4° 56.4
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.3° 59.1
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -4.5° / 3° 76.3
Korkut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Turkey avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Area286.4 sq mi (741.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.7339°N, 41.7840°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 150 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 118 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 120 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 113 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 104 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 107 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 118 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 123 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 149 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 84 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 142 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 115 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 133 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 40 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in

Korkut has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Korkut

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 AAC+ 128 kbps

Train Stations in Korkut

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Özden

Gas Stations in Korkut

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5860640508

Ski Resorts Near Korkut

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bitlis Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0
Nemrut Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0

Airports Near Korkut

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Muş West AirportSmall Airport
Tatvan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Korkut

What is the population of Korkut?

Korkut has a population of 8,078 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 286.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Korkut?

Korkut has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

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