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Weather & Climate in Ovacık, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ovacık experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 698.1 sq mi (1,808.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3526°N, 39.2089°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
450 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 52 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.3").