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Selim, Turkey

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4,557 Population 8/sq mi density
6,079 ft Elevation 1,853 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Selim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,079 ft (1,853 m)
Area603.9 sq mi (1,564.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.4577°N, 42.7829°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 39 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 127 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 30 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 130 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 97 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 46 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 88 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 128 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 148 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 131 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 130 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 149 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 128 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 135 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 131 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 127 km
May 29, 2001 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 120 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 143 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 154 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 154 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Selim has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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