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Weather & Climate in Karaçoban, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karaçoban has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,993 ft (1,522 m) |
| Area | 238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3436°N, 42.0992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
400 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 | 140 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 71 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 78 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 153 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Karaçoban has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.6").