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Weather & Climate in Özalp, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Özalp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,512 ft (1,985 m) |
| Area | 552.1 sq mi (1,430.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6546°N, 43.9887°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
368 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 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 36 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 65 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 79 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 119 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 153 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Özalp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.4").