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Weather & Climate in Kaçıt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaçıt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,411 ft (1,954 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9326°N, 42.9890°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
308 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 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 72 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 52 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 84 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 104 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Kaçıt has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").