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Weather & Climate in Yalınca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yalınca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 336 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,746 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,746 ft (2,361 m) |
| Area | 863.7 sq mi (2,237.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8566°N, 43.5223°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
358 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 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 31 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 140 km | 19 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 | 80 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 144 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Yalınca has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").