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Aksu, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Aksu is a small city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 10,500. Elevation: 5,463 ft (1,665 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,500 Population 23/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population10,500
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Population10,500
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates40.0896°, 38.0347°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (561 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Aksu

Aksu is a small city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 10,500. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet (1,665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Aksu

Aksu has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 644 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -18.8° / 5.6° 68.3
Feb -3.8°C / 25°F -18.5° / 9.2° 48.1
Mar 0.5°C / 33°F -10.6° / 14.3° 72.2
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F -5.8° / 20.3° 48.0
May 11.1°C / 52°F -2.3° / 24.8° 54.7
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 5.8° / 28.5° 47.8
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 6.1° / 33.3° 47.0
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 7.9° / 34.3° 31.6
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 3.6° / 31.2° 50.5
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F -1° / 24° 59.1
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -8.6° / 16.9° 65.2
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -11.5° / 9.2° 52.1
Aksu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below Turkey avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area452.5 sq mi (1,172.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates40.0896°N, 38.0347°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 140 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 77 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 80 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 141 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 61 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 63 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 130 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 146 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 126 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 65 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 66 km
May 3, 1990 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.6 65 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 146 km
Feb 11, 2023 13 km ENE of Hekimhan, Turkey M4.5 138 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 77 km
Jun 29, 2022 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey M4.4 107 km
Feb 1, 2010 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey M4.4 50 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 75 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 137 km
Sep 26, 2023 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey M4.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Aksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aksu

What is the population of Aksu?

Aksu has a population of 10,500 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 452.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aksu?

Aksu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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