Location & Surroundings
Alakan is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 2,590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beytuessebap, 36 km to the southwest. The national capital Ankara is about 935 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Ferit Melen Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Akobkan
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 51' 21" N, 43° 20' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 2590 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:08
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Alakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 11.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Temperature
5.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 5.5 | 1.0 | 217 | 68 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 1.0 | 235 | 73 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 1.3 | 217 | 58 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 2.6 | 246 | 41 | 1,021.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 70 | 452.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 0.9 | 166 | 61 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.9 | 1.6 | 155 | 69 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 2.0 | 177 | 60 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.4 | 1.6 | 185 | 88 | 1,022.4 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 158.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.6 | 1.9 | 161 | 88 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 3.07 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 1.3 | 172 | 89 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.9 | 1.3 | 153 | 87 | 1,020.1 | 2.13 / 3.50 | 99 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 3.4 | 199 | 57 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 22 | 439.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.9 | 2.4 | 172 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 99 | 49.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alakan?
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 11.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alakan today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Alakan?
Local time is 05:08. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alakan?
Alakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alakan?
DEM 2,590 m.
Where is Alakan located?
It is at 37.85583, 43.34833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alakan in?
It is in Turkey.