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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 374.9 sq mi (971.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2250°N, 42.4183°E |
| 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").