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Weather & Climate in Ortakent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 303 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 118.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,257 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,257 ft (1,907 m) |
| Area | 648.3 sq mi (1,679.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3937°N, 38.0103°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 102 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in |
Ortakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.7").