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Weather & Climate in Akçam, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Akçam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area803.7 sq mi (2,081.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.8597°N, 41.9817°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 119 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 109 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 102 km 10 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 64 km 19 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 105 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 98 km 11 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 100 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 95 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 116 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 31 km 33 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 105 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 123 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 78 km 28 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 81 km 3 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 113 km 31 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 108 km 13 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 102 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 82 km 5 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 109 km 3 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 29 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 136 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 172 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Akçam has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.7").

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