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Weather & Climate in Yaycı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yaycı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 337 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,841 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,841 ft (866 m) |
| Area | 571.0 sq mi (1,479.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9479°N, 43.9690°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 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 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 95 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 40 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 66 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 95 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 132 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 151 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Yaycı has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 29°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.5").