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Weather & Climate in Bahçedere, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bahçedere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,820 ft (1,774 m) |
| Area | 600.2 sq mi (1,554.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8005°N, 42.6381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 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 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 51 km | 65 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 51 km | 11 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 | 49 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 39 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 123 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Bahçedere has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").