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Sarıkaya, Turkey

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3,658 ft Elevation 1,115 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Sarıkaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,658 ft (1,115 m)
Area242.2 sq mi (627.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.4936°N, 35.3769°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 140 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 145 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 74 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 95 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 90 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 68 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 125 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 89 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 96 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 119 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 103 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 125 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 131 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 77 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 118 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 69 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 76 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 60,000 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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