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Weather & Climate in Boğazören, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Boğazören experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,843 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,843 ft (1,476 m)
Area401.1 sq mi (1,038.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.5275°N, 43.0089°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 140 km 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 123 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 62 km 41 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 145 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 145 km 9 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 97 km 65 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 148 km 5 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 146 km 26 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 138 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 66 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 141 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 120 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 132 km 9 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 135 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 95 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 13 km 18 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 129 km 11 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 103 km 7 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 64 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M4.9 135 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Boğazören has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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