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Weather & Climate in Oltu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oltu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 592.8 sq mi (1,535.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5395°N, 41.9872°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 37 km | 19 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 31 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 92 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 135 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 26 km NE of Ele?kirt, Turkey | M4.6 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Oltu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").