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Weather & Climate in Ortasu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortasu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,970 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,970 ft (1,210 m) |
| Area | 401.1 sq mi (1,038.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3695°N, 42.9620°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 6 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 89 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 19 km NE of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 38 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Ortasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").