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Weather & Climate in Erçek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erçek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 337 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,925 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Area | 748.3 sq mi (1,938.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6511°N, 43.6440°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
372 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 | 14 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 115 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 18 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 12 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 69 km | 65 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 27 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 81 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 123 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Erçek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.4").