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Weather & Climate in Ulucanlar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulucanlar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Area | 238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4846°N, 42.2742°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
385 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 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 97 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 65 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 92 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 138 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Ulucanlar has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").