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Ovacık, Turkey

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97 Population 0/sq mi density
7,201 ft Elevation 2,195 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Ovacık has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 82.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,201 ft (2,195 m)
Area780.3 sq mi (2,021.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.2005°N, 40.9973°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 82.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 131 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 140 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 123 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 118 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 90 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 95 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 111 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 116 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 86 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 41 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 85 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 34 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 89 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 82 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 133 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 67 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 100 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 107 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").

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