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Weather & Climate in Korkut, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Korkut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Area286.4 sq mi (741.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.7339°N, 41.7840°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 150 km 18 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 118 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 120 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 113 km 5 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 104 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 132 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 107 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 144 km 5 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 106 km 65 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 81 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 147 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 105 km 11 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 118 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 123 km 33 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 149 km 3 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 84 km 33 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 142 km 18 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 115 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 133 km 3 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes 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
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in

Korkut has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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