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Weather & Climate in Ankara, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ankara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 314 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 9,896.6 sq mi (25,632.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9199°N, 32.8543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 92 km | 25 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 47 km | 15 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.5 | 90 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Ankara has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").