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Weather & Climate in Diyadin, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Diyadin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,325 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,325 ft (1,928 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5406°N, 43.6714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
318 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 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 65 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 89 km | 28 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 27 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 57 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 140 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 159 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 159 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Diyadin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.8").