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Weather & Climate in Kocapınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kocapınar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,866 ft (1,788 m) |
| Area | 823.6 sq mi (2,133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0955°N, 43.1962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
348 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 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 47 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 65 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 97 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 116 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in |
Kocapınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.4").