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Patnos, Turkey

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87,451 Population 119/sq mi density
5,348 ft Elevation 1,630 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Patnos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Area732.6 sq mi (1,897.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates39.2249°N, 42.8569°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 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 79 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 68 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 133 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 60 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 92 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 68 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 83 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 126 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 92 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 78 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 41 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 72 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 71 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 114 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 46 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 68 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 84 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 89 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 135 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in

Patnos has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.5").

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