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Tatvan, Turkey

Full City Profile

73,222 Population 563,246/sq mi density
5,518 ft Elevation 1,682 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Tatvan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,518 ft (1,682 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density563,246/sq mi
Coordinates38.4922°N, 42.2827°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 110 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 71 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 95 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 57 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 107 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 122 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 132 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 72 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 110 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 95 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 91 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 91 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 76 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 19 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
March 32°F (0°C) 4.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Tatvan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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