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Van, Turkey
Full City Profile
525,016
Population
702/sq mi density
5,604 ft
Elevation
1,708 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Van experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 748.3 sq mi (1,938.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4946°N, 43.3832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 102 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 105 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Van has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").