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Weather & Climate in Ortaköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortaköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,664 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Area | 125.6 sq mi (325.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2735°N, 35.2518°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Ortaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.5").