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Weather & Climate in Hizan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hizan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 374.9 sq mi (971.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2250°N, 42.4183°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 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 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 48 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 51 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Hizan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").