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Weather & Climate in Güzelsu, Turkey

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

Güzelsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,224 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,224 ft (1,897 m)
Area267.0 sq mi (691.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates38.7586°N, 42.1918°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 114 km 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 78 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 148 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 131 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 96 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 132 km 10 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 75 km 65 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 124 km 14 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 129 km 11 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 109 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 122 km 9 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 109 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 145 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 129 km 33 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 112 km 33 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 81 km 10 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 114 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 109 km 3 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 100 km 5 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 111 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 12 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Güzelsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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