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Weather & Climate in Hamur, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hamur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,554 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,554 ft (1,693 m) |
| Area | 364.2 sq mi (943.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6056°N, 42.9850°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
302 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 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 11 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 50 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 105 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 81 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 113 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 124 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Hamur has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.8").