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Weather & Climate in Şenkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şenkaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
| Area | 668.7 sq mi (1,732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5565°N, 42.3427°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 22 km | 19 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 5 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 28 km | 35 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey | M4.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 26 km NE of Ele?kirt, Turkey | M4.6 | 78 km | 26 km |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M4.6 | 61 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 187 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Şenkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").