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Çayıralan, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Çayıralan is a small city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 14,734. Elevation: 4,429 ft (1,350 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

14,734 Population 39/sq mi density
4,429 ft Elevation 1,350 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
16.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population14,734
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Population14,734
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Coordinates39.3028°, 35.6439°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.5 inches (419 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Çayıralan

Çayıralan is a small city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 14,734. The city sits at an elevation of 4,429 feet (1,350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çayıralan

Çayıralan has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 422 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.9°C / 29°F -14.4° / 10.5° 54.5
Feb -0.7°C / 31°F -13.7° / 13.1° 31.2
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -8.3° / 16.9° 57.7
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F -4.9° / 22.3° 41.9
May 12.8°C / 55°F -0.6° / 27.6° 51.6
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 6.5° / 30.8° 55.7
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 8.3° / 35° 13.3
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 9.6° / 36.4° 9.3
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 5.4° / 32.3° 22.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 0.4° / 26° 12.4
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -6.3° / 18.6° 34.9
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -8° / 13.5° 38.1
Çayıralan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,429 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below Turkey avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Area380.4 sq mi (985.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates39.3028°N, 35.6439°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 116 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 140 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 37 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 72 km
Aug 22, 2023 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 99 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 81 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 81 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 84 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 144 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 45 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 147 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 39 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 95 km
Jun 24, 2025 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.4 150 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 84 km
Jan 9, 2024 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey M4.4 148 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 60,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 88 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 123 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Çayıralan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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Gas Stations in Çayıralan

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #12159873641
TR #2398045481
TR #2398045510
TR #7179738866
TR #7179738867

Airports Near Çayıralan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kayseri Erkilet International AirportASRLarge Airport
Kayseri Hava İkmal AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çayıralan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami

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 Çayıralan

What is the population of Çayıralan?

Çayıralan has a population of 14,734 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 380.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çayıralan?

Çayıralan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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