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Weather & Climate in Başgedikler, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başgedikler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 331 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,262 ft (1,604 m) |
| Area | 496.1 sq mi (1,285.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6407°N, 43.5218°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 52 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 124 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 131 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 192 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Başgedikler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.7").