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Weather & Climate in Ortaköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortaköy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,537 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,537 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 815.4 sq mi (2,111.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3278°N, 43.2806°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 50 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 30 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 150 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 19 km NE of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Ortaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").