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Weather & Climate in Samandöken, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samandöken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,732 ft (2,052 m) |
| Area | 536.2 sq mi (1,388.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8443°N, 42.5097°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 56 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 93 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Samandöken has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").