All Countries
Weather & Climate in Horasan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Horasan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,105 ft (1,556 m) |
| Area | 671.8 sq mi (1,740.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0389°N, 42.1637°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
211 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 59 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 16 km ESE of Yedisu, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 154 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 165 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Horasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (0.7").