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Weather & Climate in Varto, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 629.6 sq mi (1,630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1738°N, 41.4540°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
331 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Varto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.5").