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Weather & Climate in Çatak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çatak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 172.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,024 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,024 ft (1,836 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0029°N, 43.0524°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
311 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 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 45 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 102 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Çatak has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").