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Weather & Climate in Malazgirt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malazgirt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1465°N, 42.5354°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 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 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 65 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 61 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 118 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Malazgirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.4").