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Weather & Climate in Akşar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akşar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 317 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 65.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,171 ft (1,576 m) |
| Area | 711.0 sq mi (1,841.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1000°N, 42.5333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 47 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 86 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 13 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 67 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in |
Akşar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").