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Bayat, Turkey

Çorum · Turkey

Bayat is a small city in Çorum, Turkey with a population of 5,613. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,613 Population 19/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Bayat

Bayat is a town in Çorum Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located at 83 km from the city of Çorum, near the town of İskilip. It is the seat of Bayat District. Its population is 5,613 (2022). It has an elevation of 625 m. The mayor is Ekrem Ünlü (AKP).

People

Population5,613
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population5,613
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates40.6458°, 34.2614°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceÇorum
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Bayat

Bayat is a small city in Turkey (Çorum) with a population of 5,613. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Bayat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area294.7 sq mi (763.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates40.6458°N, 34.2614°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 107 km
Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 92 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 95 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 83 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 103 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 110 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 94 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 50 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 59 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 33 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 129 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 86 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 113 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 107 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 99 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 84 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 60,000 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Bayat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.7").

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Gas Stations in Bayat

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #1051496713
TR #11160698674
TR #11160698679
TR #12866031105
TR #1351520729

Ski Resorts Near Bayat

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ilgaz-2 Yurduntepe Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ilgaz Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bayat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kastamonu AirportKFSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bayat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aşağı Cami, Bayat

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 Bayat

What is the population of Bayat?

Bayat has a population of 5,613 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 294.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bayat?

Bayat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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