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Weather & Climate in Aktaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aktaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 441.1 sq mi (1,142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9542°N, 41.8069°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 21 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 86 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Aktaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").