All Countries
Weather & Climate in Selim, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,079 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,079 ft (1,853 m) |
| Area | 603.9 sq mi (1,564.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4577°N, 42.7829°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 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 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 154 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 154 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Selim has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.8").