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Weather & Climate in Gürpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gürpınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 317 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Area | 589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1993°N, 41.0844°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
235 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Gürpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 36°F in February to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.1").