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Weather & Climate in Erenkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erenkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,885 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,885 ft (1,184 m) |
| Area | 529.7 sq mi (1,371.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6354°N, 42.0629°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 3 km SW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 70 km | 17 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Erenkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.0").