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Weather & Climate in Hocalar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hocalar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,527 ft (1,075 m) |
| Area | 214.5 sq mi (555.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5782°N, 29.9677°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,665 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 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 75 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 115 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Hocalar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.6").