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Weather & Climate in Ortacalar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortacalar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 175.8 sq mi (455.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2790°N, 41.3789°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 23, 2012 | 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M5.7 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 23, 1998 | 11 km SSW of Göle, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Ozurgeti, Georgia | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2001 | 14 km NNW of Horasan, Turkey | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2009 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2002 | 3 km NW of Göle, Turkey | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 23 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 9 km NW of Narman, Turkey | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.9 in |
Ortacalar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (2.8").