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Şambayat, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Şambayat is a small town in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 3,368. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3,368 Population 31/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Şambayat

Şambayat is a town (belde) and municipality in the Besni District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey. It is populated by Kurds of the Balan and Karalos tribes and by Turks. It had a population of 3,468 in 2021.

People

Population3,368
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population3,368
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates37.6844°, 38.0468°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şambayat

Şambayat is a small town in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 3,368. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Şambayat

Şambayat has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 164.2
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.3° 89.0
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.1° 84.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.5° 54.5
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.9° 39.4
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 34.6° 5.3
Jul 31.6°C / 89°F 24.5° / 38.7° 1.0
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.4° / 39.1° 1.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.5° 11.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 60.1
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 69.4
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.7° 129.8
Şambayat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Turkey avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area109.5 sq mi (283.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates37.6844°N, 38.0468°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 104 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 116 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 39 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 141 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 44 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 64 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 143 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 117 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 29 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 44 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Şambayat has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 38°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Şambayat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Şambayat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adıyaman Museum

Libraries in Şambayat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Şambayat

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #1064347209
TR #2314722906
TR #6186330868
TR #6186330869
TR #9754821265

Stadiums & Teams in Şambayat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şambayat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Malatya Tulga AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Şambayat

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
5 Nolu Aile Hekimligi
Altınsehir Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Saglık Ocagı
Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi
Vartana Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

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 Şambayat

What is the population of Şambayat?

Şambayat has a population of 3,368 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 109.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şambayat?

Şambayat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

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