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Weather & Climate in Özvatan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Özvatan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 325 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,167 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Area | 104.3 sq mi (270.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1069°N, 35.6999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.9 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km NE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 68 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 113 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Özvatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").