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Weather & Climate in Elmalıdere, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elmalıdere has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 316 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,637 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,637 ft (2,023 m) |
| Area | 803.7 sq mi (2,081.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6372°N, 42.3200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
366 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 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 65 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 110 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 137 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 170 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Elmalıdere has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").