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Ortaköy, Turkey

Full City Profile

8,696 Population 69/sq mi density
2,664 ft Elevation 812 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Ortaköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Area125.6 sq mi (325.3 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates40.2735°N, 35.2518°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 54 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 60 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 67 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 11 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 111 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 60 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 148 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 55 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 52 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 93 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 118 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 147 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 113 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 66 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 60 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 113 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 149 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 76 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 60,000 19 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Ortaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.5").

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