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Taşlıçay, Turkey

Ağrı · Turkey

Taşlıçay is a small city in Ağrı, Turkey with a population of 5,477. Elevation: 5,696 ft (1,736 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

5,477 Population 14/sq mi density
5,696 ft Elevation 1,736 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Taşlıçay

Taşlıçay

Taşlıçay District is a district of Ağrı Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town Taşlıçay. Its area is 822 km2, and its population is 19,321 (2021).

People

Population5,477
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Population5,477
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Coordinates39.6297°, 43.3688°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAğrı
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.4 inches (19 cm)

About Taşlıçay

Taşlıçay is a small city in Turkey (Ağrı) with a population of 5,477. The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet (1,736 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Taşlıçay

Taşlıçay has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.4°C / 15°F -14.8° / -3.9° 37.2
Feb -8.2°C / 17°F -13.9° / -2.6° 34.9
Mar -0.2°C / 32°F -5.5° / 5.1° 46.7
Apr 7°C / 45°F 1.2° / 12.7° 73.6
May 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.3° 75.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.5° 41.0
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 12.7° / 29.9° 24.7
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 12.9° / 30.6° 15.8
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 26.1° 26.1
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 3° / 18.3° 55.0
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -3.5° / 8.8° 34.3
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -9.4° / 0.6° 45.9
Taşlıçay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Turkey avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Area388.6 sq mi (1,006.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates39.6297°N, 43.3688°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

314 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 M7.1 102 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 114 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 119 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 91 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 91 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 94 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 132 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 44 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 64 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 100 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 102 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 54 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 103 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 107 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 105 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 53 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 80 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 123 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 146 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 157 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Taşlıçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.8").

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Restaurants in Taşlıçay

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

damar cafe

Gas Stations in Taşlıçay

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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TR #10882658054
TR #7996767027
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Airports Near Taşlıçay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taşlıçay

What is the population of Taşlıçay?

Taşlıçay has a population of 5,477 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 388.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taşlıçay?

Taşlıçay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 7.4 inches of snow.

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