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Sözveren, Turkey

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596 Population 1/sq mi density
5,554 ft Elevation 1,693 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Sözveren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Area596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.9899°N, 43.0801°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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 89 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 126 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 68 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 72 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 127 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 93 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 96 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 47 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 96 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 91 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 68 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 83 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 132 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 77 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 64 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 105 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Wettest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Sözveren has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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