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Weather & Climate in Tuzluca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuzluca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 451.0 sq mi (1,168.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0387°N, 43.6521°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 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 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 68 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 67 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 78 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 118 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 160 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 178 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tuzluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").