Weather & Climate in Hilal, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hilal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,337 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,337 ft (1,017 m) |
| Area | 401.1 sq mi (1,038.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4734°N, 42.7892°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 82 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 17 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 27 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 22 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Hilal has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").