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Weather & Climate in Avanos, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avanos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7150°N, 34.8467°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 111 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 18 km E of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.4 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 15 km E of Tufanbeyli, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 28 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 56 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Avanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").