Varto, Turkey
Muş · Turkey
Varto is a mid-size city in Muş, Turkey with a population of 31,169. Elevation: 4,997 ft (1,523 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 31,169 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1738°, 41.4540° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Muş |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (712 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.4 inches (37 cm) |
About Varto
Varto is a mid-size city in Turkey (Muş) with a population of 31,169. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 629.6 sq mi (1,630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1738°N, 41.4540°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Varto
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatılı İlköğretim Bölge Okulu | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Varto
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muş Airport | MSR | Medium Airport |
| Muş West Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Varto
What is the population of Varto?
Varto has a population of 31,169 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 50 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. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.
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