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Weather & Climate in Burcukaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burcukaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,125 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8126°N, 42.2208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
352 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 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 77 km | 65 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 18 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Burcukaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").