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Weather & Climate in Taşlıçay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taşlıçay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,696 ft (1,736 m) |
| Area | 388.6 sq mi (1,006.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6297°N, 43.3688°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
314 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 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 44 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 64 km | 28 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 102 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 53 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 80 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 146 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 157 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Taşlıçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.8").