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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,659 ft (1,420 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7316°N, 41.4848°E |
| 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").