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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").