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Weather & Climate in Tortum, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tortum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,968 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Area | 566.4 sq mi (1,467.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2889°N, 41.5410°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 69 km | 19 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Tortum has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.1").