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Weather & Climate in Orta, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 312.0 sq mi (808.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6242°N, 33.1093°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 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 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Orta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.8").