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Weather & Climate in Durankaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Durankaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,154 ft (1,266 m) |
| Area | 447.3 sq mi (1,158.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9854°N, 42.1805°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 140 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Durankaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").