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Weather & Climate in Kavuştuk, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kavuştuk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 600.2 sq mi (1,554.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8128°N, 43.0641°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
346 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 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 48 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 75 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 92 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in |
Kavuştuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").