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Weather & Climate in Dikboğaz, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dikboğaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m) |
| Area | 529.7 sq mi (1,371.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6949°N, 42.1082°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 141 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 31 km NW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Dikboğaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 36°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.0").