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Weather & Climate in Kamışlı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamışlı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 576.5 sq mi (1,493.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4295°N, 40.9325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
286 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 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Kamışlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").