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Weather & Climate in Özpınar, Turkey

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

Özpınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 53.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,184 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,184 ft (1,580 m)
Area447.3 sq mi (1,158.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.0048°N, 42.2439°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 53.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 136 km 18 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 135 km 41 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 101 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 128 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 144 km 9 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 138 km 5 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 74 km 65 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 150 km 14 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 79 km 5 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 100 km 10 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 137 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 124 km 5 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 59 km 9 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 112 km 11 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 48 km 10 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 130 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 91 km 18 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 131 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 145 km 5 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 32 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Özpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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