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Şarkışla, Turkey
Sivas · Turkey
Şarkışla is a small city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 23,800. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 23,800 |
| Population Density | 140,000 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3519°, 36.4098° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Sivas |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.2 inches (412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
About Şarkışla
Şarkışla is a small city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 23,800. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Şarkışla
Şarkışla has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 386 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 140,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3519°N, 36.4098°W |
| 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 | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 124 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Şarkışla has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Şarkışla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aşık Veysel Meslek Yüksekokulu | College | - | , |
Schools in Şarkışla
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şarkışla Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Mehnet Akif Ersoy Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Atatürk İlköğretim Okulu | - | - | - | - |
| Aşık Veysel İ.Ö.O | - | - | - | - |
| Anafartalar İlköğretim Okulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şarkışla Fen Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Merkez Ana Okulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şarkışla Kız İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
Restaurants in Şarkışla
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Şarkışla
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Şarkışla
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Şarkışla
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Şarkışla
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Şarkışla
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport | VAS | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Şarkışla
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Esentepe Mahallesi Cami | |
| Garipler Camii | |
| Hacı Murat Cami | |
| MUHSİN YAZICIOĞLU Camii | |
| Şarkışla Merkez Cami | |
| Şarkışla Ulu Cami | |
| Yıldırım Beyazıt Cami |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Şarkışla?
Şarkışla has a population of 23,800 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 140,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Şarkışla?
Şarkışla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.