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Weather & Climate in Ovakent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ovakent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (44.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1072°N, 28.0211°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,548 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 123 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 111 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Ovakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.3").