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Tuzluca, Turkey

Iğdır · Turkey

Tuzluca is a small town in Iğdır, Turkey with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,684 ft (1,123 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3,684 ft Elevation 1,123 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Coordinates40.0387°, 43.6521°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceIğdır
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.5 inches (131 cm)

About Tuzluca

Tuzluca is a small town in Turkey (Iğdır) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet (1,123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Tuzluca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 321 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Turkey avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area451.0 sq mi (1,168.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.0387°N, 43.6521°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 51.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 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 M7.1 147 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 117 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 140 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 147 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 100 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 128 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 84 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 68 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 119 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 41 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 68 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 78 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 148 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 105 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 67 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 72 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 78 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 118 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 160 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 167 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 178 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Tuzluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Tuzluca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tuzluca Tuz Terapi Merkezi

Gas Stations in Tuzluca

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #1351494571
TR #5849622801
TR #5849688112

Airports Near Tuzluca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuzluca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monastery of Agarak

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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What is the weather like in Tuzluca?

Tuzluca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 51.5 inches of snow.

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