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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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 315 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,698 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,698 ft (1,432 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4215°N, 36.2340°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Darende, Turkey | M4.7 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 70 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 2 km SW of Darende, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 63 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 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 120 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Ortaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").