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Yakınca, Turkey

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840 Population 7,000/sq mi density
5,390 ft Elevation 1,643 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Yakınca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density7,000/sq mi
Coordinates39.6649°N, 43.0738°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 111 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 115 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 99 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 100 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 125 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 146 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 118 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 20 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 46 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 110 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 118 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 78 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 109 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 111 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 84 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 77 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 105 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 134 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 136 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in

Yakınca has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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