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Weather & Climate in Deliçay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deliçay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 329 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,329 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Area | 823.6 sq mi (2,133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0816°N, 43.4855°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 38 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 45 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 98 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 119 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 186 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Deliçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.4").