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Weather & Climate in Muş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,659 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,659 ft (1,420 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7316°N, 41.4848°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
348 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 65 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Muş has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.3").