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Weather & Climate in Geçitli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geçitli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 292 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,833 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,833 ft (1,778 m) |
| Area | 863.7 sq mi (2,237.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5867°N, 43.5616°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 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 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 13 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 166 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Geçitli has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").