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Weather & Climate in Ovakışla, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ovakışla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 329 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,945 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8173°N, 42.3164°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 70 km | 65 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 20 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 147 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ovakışla has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.4").