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Weather & Climate in Doğansu, Turkey

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

Doğansu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,312 ft (1,619 m)
Area732.6 sq mi (1,897.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates39.1325°N, 42.7325°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 55.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 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 81 km 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 63 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 61 km 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 140 km 19 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 71 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 86 km 9 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 85 km 14 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 143 km 10 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 83 km 65 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 123 km 33 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 124 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 145 km 33 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 80 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 67 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 102 km 28 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 52 km 3 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 70 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 128 km 5 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 108 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 35 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 69 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 101 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 149 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Doğansu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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