Sarıkaya, Turkey
Yozgat · Turkey
Sarıkaya is a mid-size city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 33,010. Elevation: 3,658 ft (1,115 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 33,010 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4936°, 35.3769° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Yozgat |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.9 inches (607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.9 inches (51 cm) |
About Sarıkaya
Sarıkaya is a mid-size city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 33,010. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet (1,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Sarıkaya
Sarıkaya has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 422 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 242.2 sq mi (627.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4936°N, 35.3769°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 107 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 125 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
Sarıkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").
Hotels in Sarıkaya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sarıkaya
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sarıkaya
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sarıkaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sarıkaya
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | ASR | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarıkaya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Merkez Yenidoğan Camii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sarıkaya?
Sarıkaya has a population of 33,010 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 242.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sarıkaya?
Sarıkaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.
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