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Weather & Climate in Hakkâri, Turkey

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

Hakkâri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Area863.7 sq mi (2,237.0 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates37.5744°N, 43.7408°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 129 km 18 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 117 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 6 km 41 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 131 km 5 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 139 km 16 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 114 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 143 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 142 km 19 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 116 km 65 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 138 km 14 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 140 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 131 km 9 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 139 km 11 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 121 km 26 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 108 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 129 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 127 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 95 km 33 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 139 km 12 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 131 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 179 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 198 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 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
March 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Hakkâri has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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