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Weather & Climate in Yüksekova, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yüksekova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 84,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5736°N, 44.2872°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 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 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 52 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
Yüksekova has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (0.2").