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Weather & Climate in Başkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Başkale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,536 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,536 ft (2,297 m) |
| Area | 1,052.9 sq mi (2,727.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0453°N, 44.0172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
361 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 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 55 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 65 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 170 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Başkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.4").