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Weather & Climate in Bitlis, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitlis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,902 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,902 ft (1,494 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4012°N, 42.1078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
289 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 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 71 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 30 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Bitlis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.3").