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Weather & Climate in Gevaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gevaş has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,650 ft (1,722 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2921°N, 43.1019°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 91 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 20 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 86 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 136 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Gevaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.3").