Koyulhisar, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Koyulhisar is a small city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 12,637. Elevation: 2,861 ft (872 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,637 Population 20/sq mi density
2,861 ft Elevation 872 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population12,637
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Population12,637
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Coordinates40.3018°, 37.8234°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (580 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)

About Koyulhisar

Koyulhisar is a small city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 12,637. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet (872 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Koyulhisar

Koyulhisar has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 928 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.8°C / 23°F -18° / 5.2° 96.9
Feb -3.8°C / 25°F -17.6° / 6.6° 67.5
Mar -0.3°C / 31°F -11.8° / 12.3° 90.7
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F -6.5° / 19.6° 52.7
May 10.2°C / 50°F -2.3° / 23.8° 63.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 5.5° / 26.6° 65.1
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 6.6° / 30.5° 79.9
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 8.1° / 32.1° 58.4
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 3.2° / 29.1° 86.2
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F -0.8° / 23.1° 95.5
Nov 3.1°C / 38°F -10.4° / 15.9° 97.5
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -14.4° / 8.6° 74.4
Koyulhisar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Area648.3 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates40.3018°N, 37.8234°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 17, 2024.

Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 104 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 90 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 36 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 94 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 126 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 145 km
May 3, 1990 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.6 95 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 39 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 84 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 129 km
Jun 29, 2022 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey M4.4 129 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 50 km
Feb 1, 2010 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey M4.4 74 km
Sep 26, 2023 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey M4.3 100 km
Jun 11, 1999 22 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.3 126 km
Oct 17, 2024 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.3 81 km
Jun 4, 2008 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 123 km
Sep 30, 2011 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey M4.3 103 km
Sep 30, 2004 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey M4.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Koyulhisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Koyulhisar

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mehmet Kavala Lisesi - - - -
Cumhuriyet İ.Ö.O. - - - -
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Gas Stations in Koyulhisar

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #1972812203
TR #1972812779
TR #1972812902

Airports Near Koyulhisar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ordu–Giresun AirportOGUMedium Airport

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 Koyulhisar

What is the population of Koyulhisar?

Koyulhisar has a population of 12,637 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 648.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koyulhisar?

Koyulhisar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

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