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Weather & Climate in Çığlı, Turkey

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

Çığlı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,682 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,682 ft (1,732 m)
Area478.1 sq mi (1,238.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.3229°N, 43.3748°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 148 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 44 km 41 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 126 km 65 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 108 km 26 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 143 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 93 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 123 km 33 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 144 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 38 km 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 130 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 137 km 10 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 102 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 73 km 7 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 72 km 33 km
Oct 24, 2011 22 km NNE of Van, Turkey M4.8 150 km 8 km
Oct 24, 2011 19 km NE of Van, Turkey M4.8 145 km 4 km
Oct 23, 2011 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 130 km 16 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 67 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 147 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 44 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Çığlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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