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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. The area gets 280 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").