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Weather & Climate in Alacabük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alacabük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,375 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,375 ft (1,943 m) |
| Area | 374.9 sq mi (971.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3785°N, 42.7416°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
314 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 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 119 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 16 km | 65 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 54 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 146 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Alacabük has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.3").