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Yüksekova, Turkey

Full City Profile

71,729 Population 84,387/sq mi density
6,148 ft Elevation 1,874 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Yüksekova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density84,387/sq mi
Coordinates37.5736°N, 44.2872°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 145 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 103 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 52 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 109 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 98 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 112 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 149 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 110 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 119 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 111 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 51 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 111 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 124 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 116 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 115 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 118 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 125 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
March 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Yüksekova has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (0.2").

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