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Weather & Climate in Gaziler, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gaziler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 321 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,655 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,655 ft (1,114 m)
Area451.0 sq mi (1,168.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.0813°N, 43.4519°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 51.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.70"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 142 km 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 99 km 19 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 141 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 148 km 9 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 142 km 14 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 144 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 86 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 129 km 10 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 150 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 74 km 3 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 51 km 28 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 113 km 18 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 57 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 140 km 5 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 90 km 33 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 110 km 10 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 126 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 85 km 10 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 140 km 33 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 129 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 81 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 84 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 88 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 133 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 164 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 177 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 190 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Gaziler has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (0.7").

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