Özalp, Turkey

Full City Profile

8,249 Population 15/sq mi density

6,512 ft Elevation 1,985 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Özalp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	42.8°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area	552.1 sq mi (1,430.0 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6546°N, 43.9887°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

368 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	42 km
Feb 23, 2020	37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey	M6.0	38 km
Oct 23, 2011	eastern Turkey	M5.9	79 km
Jan 25, 2005	Turkey-Iraq border region	M5.9	118 km
Jan 28, 2023	14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran	M5.9	84 km
Feb 23, 2020	41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran	M5.8	44 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey	M5.7	62 km
Jan 18, 2023	12 km S of Khowy, Iran	M5.7	87 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	50 km
Oct 23, 2011	33 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.6	36 km
Oct 25, 2011	33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey	M5.6	36 km
Nov 15, 2000	19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey	M5.6	97 km
Mar 24, 2023	13 km SW of Khowy, Iran	M5.6	78 km
Jun 25, 2020	14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey	M5.4	14 km
Jan 21, 2007	10 km W of Hamur, Turkey	M5.2	143 km
Dec 23, 2012	12 km SW of Khowy, Iran	M5.2	80 km
Mar 16, 2023	11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran	M5.2	95 km
Oct 23, 2011	24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey	M5.2	77 km
Jun 12, 2022	28 km NNE of Van, Turkey	M5.2	43 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (79 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	79 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	119 km
Nemrut Dagi	Stratovolcano	2,948 m (9,672 ft)	1650	153 km
Vaiyots-Sar	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,575 m (8,448 ft)	-2000	182 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-9°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.6 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.0 in
April	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
May	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
July	67°F (20°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in

Özalp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.4").

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