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Weather & Climate in Sarıkamış, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıkamış has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°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 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,847 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,847 ft (2,087 m) |
| Area | 668.7 sq mi (1,732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3277°N, 42.5871°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 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 | 21 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 24 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 154 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 162 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Sarıkamış has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").