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Tortum Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Saturday at 8° · coldest night Monday at -13°

The short of it: Tortum weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -4 °C (24 °F) with light snow, feeling like -8 °C (17 °F). Today’s high -4 °C (26 °F), low -11 °C (13 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 9.0 mm (0.35 in). Warnings in force: snow warning, severe cold. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 09:00 local time.

TORTUM, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect heavy snow showers today, the mercury reaching near -4° and falling to -11° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 10° below the November average of 6°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 8°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -13°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 11 mm in all. 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 Tortum brings highs near 6°, lows of -4° and about 35 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 28°, January the coldest at -13°, and May the wettest with 74 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and July.

The sun is up 10 h 12 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 2,243 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
NowLight snow-4°-8°6 km/h0.5 mm
10 AMLight snow-4°-8°7 km/h0.8 mm
11 AMSnow showers-4°-9°7 km/h0.8 mm
12 PMHeavy snow showers-4°-9°9 km/h1.0 mm
1 PMSnow-4°-9°10 km/h1.3 mm
2 PMSnow-5°-10°9 km/h1.3 mm
3 PMSnow-5°-10°9 km/h1.5 mm
4 PMSnow-6°-11°9 km/h1.1 mm
5 PMLight snow-6°-11°8 km/h0.5 mm
6 PMLight snow-7°-11°7 km/h0.2 mm
7 PMOvercast-7°-11°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-7°-12°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-9°-13°4 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-10°-14°2 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-11°-15°4 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-11°-16°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-11°-16°5 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-12°-17°5 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-13°-18°5 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-13°-18°6 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-13°-18°6 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-13°-18°5 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear-13°-18°6 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear-11°-16°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): heavy snow showers, high -4°, low -11°, 11 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 6:51 AM, down 5:03 PM. Blinding bursts of snow. Do not set out on the open plain.

The Almanac · Tortum Month by Month

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

November in Tortum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 53 min
Average wind
6 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Tortum in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Tortum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-13°31 mm6 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
February-2°-12°30 mm7 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
March3°-6°43 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April11°0°64 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May16°4°74 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
June22°7°53 mm8 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July27°11°36 mm8 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°27 mm8 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°6°27 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°2°52 mm6 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦
November6°-4°35 mm6 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦
December-1°-9°31 mm6 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tortum

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Tortum today?

Right now it is -4 °C (24 °F) with light snow; it feels like -8 °C (17 °F). Today’s high is -4 °C (26 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (13 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) expected.

Will it rain in Tortum this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 11 mm (0.43 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Tortum?

Yes: snow warning; severe cold. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Tortum?

August, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -13 °C (9 °F). The wettest month is May (74 mm (2.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Tortum?

September and July. September brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain; July highs near 27 °C (80 °F) and 36 mm (1.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Tortum?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UzundereErzurum27 km N10°0°37 mm
NarmanErzurum28 km ENE8°-3°33 mm
ÇöğenderErzurum32 km S7°-3°31 mm
DemirdövenErzurum33 km SSE7°-3°31 mm
PasinlerErzurum36 km SSE7°-3°32 mm
KoçkayaErzurum38 km ENE8°-2°29 mm
OltuErzurum47 km NE9°0°28 mm
ErzurumErzurum48 km SSW6°-4°35 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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