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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 282.2 sq mi (731.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3967°N, 42.9101°W |
| 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").