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Çekerek, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Çekerek is a small city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 10,585. Elevation: 3,133 ft (955 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,585 Population 26/sq mi density
3,133 ft Elevation 955 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çekerek

Çekerek is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Çekerek District. Its population is 9,471 (2022). It is located in northeast of Yozgat province and it is 90 km from Yozgat city.

People

Population10,585
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Population10,585
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Coordinates40.0731°, 35.4947°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Çekerek

Çekerek is a small city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 10,585. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet (955 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çekerek

Çekerek has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 446 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -11.3° / 13° 55.0
Feb 1°C / 34°F -11.5° / 15.1° 32.0
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -6.8° / 18.6° 54.8
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -3.7° / 24.4° 42.2
May 14°C / 57°F 1° / 29.3° 58.1
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 7.9° / 31.5° 63.9
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 9.7° / 35.7° 18.7
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 11° / 37.8° 9.8
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 7° / 34° 22.5
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 2.1° / 28.1° 13.1
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F -5.3° / 20.4° 38.0
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -6.6° / 15.7° 38.4
Çekerek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,133 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,133 ft (955 m)
Area415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates40.0731°N, 35.4947°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 77 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 82 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 40 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 41 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 114 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 62 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 120 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 139 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 85 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 74 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 97 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 66 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 127 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 40 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 125 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 94 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 102 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 63 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 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 172 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Çekerek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Çekerek

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Acıpınar ilköğretim okulu - - - -
Acıpınar İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Osman Durmaz Fen Lisesi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Çekerek

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Sinerji - MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Çekerek

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2062648323
TR #4835404945
TR #4835404972
TR #7999845673

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çekerek

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACIPINAR CEMEVİ

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 Çekerek

What is the population of Çekerek?

Çekerek has a population of 10,585 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 415.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çekerek?

Çekerek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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