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Weather & Climate in Kavakbaşı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kavakbaşı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 314 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 83.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,462 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,462 ft (1,360 m) |
| Area | 498.9 sq mi (1,292.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4834°N, 41.8197°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
328 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 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 65 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 40 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Kavakbaşı has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").