Samandöken, Turkey

Full City Profile

761 Population 1/sq mi density
6,732 ft Elevation 2,052 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Samandöken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation6,732 ft (2,052 m)
Area536.2 sq mi (1,388.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.8443°N, 42.5097°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 56 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 116 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 35 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 131 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 125 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 93 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 142 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 81 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 134 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 145 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 137 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 132 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 128 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 129 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 135 km
May 29, 2001 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey M4.7 121 km
Mar 20, 2000 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 126 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 147 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Samandöken has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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