Location & Surroundings
Ortakale is a settlement in Kars Province, Turkey, at 1,949 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kars, 24 km to the east. The national capital Ankara is about 845 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kars Harakani, 25 km away.
Overview
Ortakale is village in Selim, Kars, Turkey — TR Selim, Kars, Türkiye'de köy.
It is located in Selim, Turkey.
The population is about 187 (2007).
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Selim
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 33' 14" N, 42° 48' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1949 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 114 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Weather in Ortakale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ortakale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 14.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
4.0 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.4 | 4.0 | 186 | 36 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.2 | 1.1 | 214 | 56 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 1.1 | 248 | 65 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 2.1 | 214 | 46 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 3.6 | 225 | 34 | 1,018.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 601.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 1.5 | 354 | 78 | 1,023.1 | 1.16 / 1.17 | 100 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 1.3 | 286 | 86 | 1,023.3 | 0.94 / 2.11 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 1.2 | 299 | 59 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 101.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.3 | 1.1 | 306 | 35 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 0.7 | 309 | 54 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.5 | 0.2 | 34 | 64 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 1.3 | 121 | 50 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.6 | 3.3 | 170 | 26 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ortakale?
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 14.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ortakale today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Ortakale?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ortakale?
Ortakale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ortakale?
DEM 1,949 m.
Where is Ortakale located?
It is at 40.55385, 42.80419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ortakale in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry