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Varto, Turkey

Muş · Turkey

Varto is a small city in Muş, Turkey with a population of 18,691. Elevation: 4,997 ft (1,523 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,691 Population 30/sq mi density
4,997 ft Elevation 1,523 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population18,691
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Population18,691
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Coordinates39.1738°, 41.4540°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuş
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (712 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Varto

Varto is a small city in Turkey (Muş) with a population of 18,691. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet (1,523 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Varto

Varto has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 652 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.4°C / 22°F -19.8° / 3.9° 91.9
Feb -4.8°C / 23°F -19.1° / 5.6° 67.4
Mar 0.9°C / 34°F -11.7° / 12.5° 145.9
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F -3.7° / 18.8° 74.5
May 12.1°C / 54°F -1.3° / 24.3° 73.8
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 7° / 31.4° 14.6
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 9.9° / 36.1° 10.8
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 12.8° / 36° 5.2
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 5.5° / 32.6° 12.0
Oct 12°C / 54°F -0.4° / 25° 27.0
Nov 4.1°C / 39°F -6.6° / 16.8° 65.3
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -13.6° / 9° 63.7
Varto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Turkey avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,997 ft (1,523 m)
Area629.6 sq mi (1,630.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates39.1738°N, 41.4540°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 87 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 131 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 140 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 137 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 70 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 53 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 116 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 54 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 33 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 101 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 51 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 90 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 67 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 111 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 75 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 35 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 117 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

Varto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Varto

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yatılı İlköğretim Bölge Okulu - - - -
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Gas Stations in Varto

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #6040150217
TR #6040150218
TR #6756062026
TR #6756062136

Ski Resorts Near Varto

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Palandöken Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varto

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Muş West Airport-Small 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 Varto

What is the population of Varto?

Varto has a population of 18,691 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 629.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Varto?

Varto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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