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Suluçem, Turkey

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1,035 Population 2/sq mi density
5,741 ft Elevation 1,750 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Suluçem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,741 ft (1,750 m)
Area562.7 sq mi (1,457.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.6939°N, 43.8147°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 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 M7.1 111 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 142 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 134 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 148 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 145 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 107 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 110 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 82 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 91 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 136 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 16 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 38 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 42 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 99 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 120 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 144 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 169 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Suluçem has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.7").

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