Weather & Climate in Ortabağ, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortabağ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 282.2 sq mi (731.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3967°N, 42.9101°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 74 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 6 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 94 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 79 km | 19 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 19 km NE of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 26 km NW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Ortabağ has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").