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Kuşkayası, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Kuşkayası is a small town in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 499. Elevation: 5,213 ft (1,589 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

499 Population 0/sq mi density
5,213 ft Elevation 1,589 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population499
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation5,213 ft (1,589 m)
Population499
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,213 ft (1,589 m)
Coordinates39.0608°, 37.0793°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall52.8 inches (134 cm)

About Kuşkayası

Kuşkayası is a small town in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 499. The city sits at an elevation of 5,213 feet (1,589 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kuşkayası has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 313 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,213 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,213 ft (1,589 m)
Area1,469.9 sq mi (3,807.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.0608°N, 37.0793°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
34% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 52.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 136 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 112 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 132 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 132 km
Aug 10, 2023 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey M5.2 132 km
Feb 27, 2023 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.2 140 km
Feb 8, 2023 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey M5.1 113 km
Mar 3, 2023 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in

Kuşkayası has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 26°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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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 Kuşkayası

What is the population of Kuşkayası?

Kuşkayası has a population of 499 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,469.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuşkayası?

Kuşkayası has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches, with 52.8 inches of snow.

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