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Başkale Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Sunday at 11° · coldest night Wednesday at -3°

The short of it: Başkale weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (51 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:15 local time.

BAŞKALE, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 10° and falling to -1° after dark. That is some 3° milder than a typical November afternoon in Başkale, where the average high is 7°. Winds are light from the NNW, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 11°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -3°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Başkale brings highs near 7°, lows of -2° and about 51 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at -11°, and March the wettest with 73 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 10 h 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 2,222 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
8 AMClear sky0°-4°1 km/h–
9 AMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
10 AMClear sky4°1°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky7°4°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky8°6°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky10°7°2 km/h–
2 PMClear sky10°7°2 km/h–
3 PMClear sky10°7°2 km/h–
4 PMClear sky10°7°1 km/h–
5 PMClear sky8°6°1 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear7°4°2 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy5°2°2 km/h–
8 PMOvercast4°1°2 km/h–
9 PMOvercast3°1°1 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear4°1°1 km/h–
11 PMOvercast3°1°2 km/h–
12 AMOvercast3°0°1 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°2 km/h–
2 AMOvercast2°-2°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast1°-2°2 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear1°-2°2 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear1°-3°2 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear0°-3°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 10°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 7 km/h. Sun up 6:43 AM, down 4:53 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°10°dry7 km/h10 h 10 min
Sunday0°11°dry10 km/h10 h 8 min
Monday-1°9°dry13 km/h10 h 6 min
Tuesday-1°8°dry11 km/h10 h 4 min
Wednesday-3°6°0.6 mm14 km/h10 h 3 min
Thursday-2°8°0.3 mm20 km/h10 h 1 min
Friday1°10°dry19 km/h10 h 0 min

Warmest: Sunday at 11°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Başkale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Başkale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
7 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 7°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Başkale in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Başkale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°51 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦
February-1°-9°48 mm7 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March3°-5°73 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April10°1°72 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦
May15°5°54 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
June22°10°21 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°10 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°13°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°4°50 mm7 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°51 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December1°-7°53 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Başkale

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Başkale today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (24 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Başkale this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Başkale?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Başkale?

August, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is March, with 73 mm (2.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Başkale?

September and June. September brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain; June highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 21 mm (0.83 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Başkale?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElaçmazVan47 km N7°-3°42 mm
KırıkdağHakkâri55 km S8°0°68 mm
YüksekovaHakkâri58 km SSE11°1°73 mm
HakkâriHakkâri58 km SSW11°2°77 mm
Tāzeh ShahrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE12°1°39 mm
Patah VīrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE11°1°40 mm
KarlıHakkâri65 km SSE9°0°67 mm
OwlaqWest Azerbaijan65 km E12°1°37 mm

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