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Weather & Climate in Altpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altpınar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,484 ft (1,062 m) |
| Area | 1,012.4 sq mi (2,622.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2042°N, 32.7478°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 30 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 18 km N of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 15 km N of Sultanda??, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 178 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Altpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").