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Weather & Climate in Aksaray, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aksaray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,202 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,202 ft (976 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,357,350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3726°N, 34.0254°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 44 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey | M4.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1990 | 36 km SE of ?nönü, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 55 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Aksaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.2").