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Weather & Climate in Sözveren, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sözveren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,554 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,554 ft (1,693 m) |
| Area | 596.1 sq mi (1,544.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9899°N, 43.0801°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
312 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 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 68 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 47 km | 65 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 105 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
Sözveren has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").