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Weather & Climate in Basaran, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basaran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Area | 815.4 sq mi (2,111.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4770°N, 43.1299°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 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 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 53 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 104 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 16 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in |
Basaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").