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Weather & Climate in Sarıkonak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıkonak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 321 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 53.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,986 ft (1,215 m) |
| Area | 498.9 sq mi (1,292.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2431°N, 41.9593°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 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 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 51 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Sarıkonak has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").