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Ovacık, Turkey

Aydın · Turkey

Ovacık is a small town in Aydın, Turkey with a population of 519. Elevation: 2,680 ft (817 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

519 Population 2/sq mi density
2,680 ft Elevation 817 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population519
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Population519
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Coordinates38.0667°, 28.5439°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAydın
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (708 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ovacık

Ovacık is a small town in Turkey (Aydın) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet (817 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Ovacık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Turkey avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Area249.6 sq mi (646.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.0667°N, 28.5439°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,793 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 139 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 136 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 102 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 130 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 140 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 114 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 73 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 138 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 30 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 34 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 115 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 136 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 141 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 150 km
Aug 4, 2004 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 137 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 131 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 57 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ovacık

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saricaova İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Ovacık

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 9 9, 99.9 MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Ovacık

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnography Museum Municipality of Nazilli

Farmers Markets in Ovacık

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nazilli Toptancı Hali

Stadiums & Teams in Ovacık

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ovacık

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air BaseMedium Airport
Aydın Çıldır AirportCIISmall 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 519 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 249.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ovacık?

Ovacık has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

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