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Weather & Climate in Oymakaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oymakaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,105 ft (1,556 m) |
| Area | 815.4 sq mi (2,111.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4229°N, 43.2324°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
225 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 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 47 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 125 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 144 km | 12 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Oymakaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").