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Weather & Climate in Van, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Van experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 748.3 sq mi (1,938.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4946°N, 43.3832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
363 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 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 101 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 42 km | 65 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 34 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 24 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 102 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 105 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Van has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").