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Weather & Climate in Hınıs, Turkey

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

Hınıs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area605.2 sq mi (1,567.5 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates39.3577°N, 41.6925°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 113 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 144 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 85 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 69 km 5 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 133 km 15 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 124 km 19 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 67 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 55 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 99 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 89 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 62 km 11 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 82 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 133 km 3 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 53 km 33 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 131 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 56 km 33 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 148 km 5 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 103 km 31 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 104 km 3 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 126 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 91 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Hınıs has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.6").

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