Location & Surroundings
Elekân is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 2,199 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beytuessebap, 31 km to the south. The national capital Ankara is about 925 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Ferit Melen Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Alakan
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° 50' 20" N, 43° 13' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 2199 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:49
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:01
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Elekan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elekan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.9 to 0.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
-6.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,030.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | -6.9 | 2.1 | 52 | 54 | 1,030.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -6.4 | 0.9 | 126 | 41 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.4 | 0.9 | 176 | 22 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.6 | 2.2 | 229 | 30 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 523.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.7 | 1.2 | 160 | 52 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 30h | -3.7 | 1.1 | 179 | 43 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -2.0 | 1.3 | 199 | 32 | 1,020.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 99 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.4 | 1.4 | 279 | 44 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 348.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -4.4 | 0.5 | 356 | 66 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 54h | -4.7 | 1.0 | 9 | 62 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.2 | 0.3 | 343 | 43 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.0 | 2.2 | 251 | 40 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 500.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | -2.1 | 0.5 | 281 | 56 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 40.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elekan?
Now -6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.9 to 0.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Elekan today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Elekan?
Local time is 07:49. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Elekan?
Elekan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elekan?
DEM 2,199 m.
Where is Elekan located?
It is at 37.83889, 43.21722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elekan in?
It is in Turkey.