Location & Surroundings
Tuz Gölü is an intermittent lake in Van, Turkey, at 2,188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is OEzalp, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Ankara is about 985 km to the west. The nearest airport is Khoy Airport, 70 km away.
Also known as: Şor Gölü
Basic Data
- Type intermittent lake (LKI)
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 32' 49" N, 44° 11' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 2188 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 14:06
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tuz Golu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tuz Golu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 13.2 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 246 | 76 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 6.4 | 233 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.2 | 8.0 | 275 | 44 | 1,012.9 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 91 | 467.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.0 | 1.5 | 286 | 72 | 1,017.1 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 58 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.9 | 1.0 | 220 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 270 | 55 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 4.7 | 294 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 638.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 1.2 | 242 | 49 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.1 | 1.5 | 220 | 59 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 2.4 | 189 | 49 | 1,016.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 60 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 7.2 | 248 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 93 | 545.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.1 | 241 | 49 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 60 | 76.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.6 | 2.4 | 149 | 61 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tuz Golu?
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 13.2 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Tuz Golu today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Tuz Golu?
Local time is 14:06. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Tuz Golu?
Tuz Golu is a intermittent lake.
What is the elevation of Tuz Golu?
DEM 2,188 m.
Where is Tuz Golu located?
It is at 38.54707, 44.18552 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tuz Golu in?
It is in Turkey.