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Weather & Climate in Çukurca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çukurca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,245 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,245 ft (1,294 m) |
| Area | 478.1 sq mi (1,238.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2481°N, 43.6136°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 42 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 66 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 38 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 3 km SW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Çukurca has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.0").