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Saraykent, Turkey

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11,175 Population 46/sq mi density
3,661 ft Elevation 1,116 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Saraykent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,661 ft (1,116 m)
Area242.2 sq mi (627.2 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates39.6936°N, 35.5111°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 119 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 124 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 50 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 77 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 80 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 119 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 109 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 106 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 52 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 95 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 130 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 133 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 83 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 103 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 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 129 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Saraykent has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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