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 (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").