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Weather & Climate in Alakamış, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alakamış enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,090 ft (637 m) |
| Area | 472.3 sq mi (1,223.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1591°N, 41.7892°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey | M4.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey | M4.4 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.4 | 105 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 2 km N of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2016 | 8 km NNE of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.3 | 127 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Alakamış has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").