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Weather & Climate in Doğubayazıt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Doğubayazıt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,223 ft (1,592 m) |
| Area | 1,125.5 sq mi (2,915.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5469°N, 44.0842°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
312 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 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 25 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 28 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 113 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 124 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 151 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Doğubayazıt has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.6").