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Ovacık, Turkey

Şanlıurfa · Turkey

Ovacık is a small town in Şanlıurfa, Turkey with a population of 631. Elevation: 2,201 ft (671 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

631 Population 2/sq mi density
2,201 ft Elevation 671 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population631
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Population631
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Coordinates37.5134°, 38.7793°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞanlıurfa
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Ovacık

Ovacık is a small town in Turkey (Şanlıurfa) with a population of 631. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet (671 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Ovacık enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Area429.0 sq mi (1,111.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.5134°N, 38.7793°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 150 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 105 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 89 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 103 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 100 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 88 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 33 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 100 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 66 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 81 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 59 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ovacık

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Ovacık

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ovacık

What is the population of Ovacık?

Ovacık has a population of 631 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 429.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ovacık?

Ovacık enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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