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Weather & Climate in Okçular, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okçular experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 252.6 sq mi (654.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7388°N, 42.4384°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 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 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 112 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 123 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 27 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Okçular has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").