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Weather & Climate in Hanak, Turkey

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

Hanak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,928 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,928 ft (1,807 m)
Area308.7 sq mi (799.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.2334°N, 42.8404°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 106 km 19 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 74 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 57 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 98 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 82 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 132 km 28 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 50 km 18 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 124 km 10 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 103 km 10 km
May 1, 1991 8 km S of Oni, Georgia M4.8 150 km 10 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 95 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 113 km 10 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 95 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 111 km 7 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 90 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 97 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2000 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 96 km 10 km
May 3, 1991 12 km SSW of Oni, Georgia M4.6 145 km 10 km
Apr 30, 1991 6 km ESE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.6 144 km 10 km
May 10, 1991 2 km SSW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.6 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 80 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Hanak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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