Avanos, Turkey

Full City Profile

14,968 Population 336/sq mi density
3,041 ft Elevation 927 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Avanos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Area44.5 sq mi (115.3 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates38.7150°N, 34.8467°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 111 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 104 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 Adana, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 44 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 130 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 38 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 150 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 140 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 117 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 87 km
Jul 24, 2009 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey M4.5 150 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 111 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 87 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 120 km
Aug 5, 2010 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey M4.4 145 km
May 3, 2023 18 km E of Aladağ, Turkey M4.4 143 km
Jun 24, 2025 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.4 136 km
Jun 13, 1992 15 km E of Tufanbeyli, Turkey M4.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 28 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 56 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 88 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in

Avanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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