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Weather & Climate in Patnos, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Patnos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 732.6 sq mi (1,897.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2249°N, 42.8569°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
331 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 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 92 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 92 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 84 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 89 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 135 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Patnos has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.5").