All Countries
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 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 32.7 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Area | 407.9 sq mi (1,056.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0766°N, 32.9199°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km E of Düzce, Turkey | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 12 km SSE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 49 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and September the driest (1.0").