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Şefaatlı, Turkey

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13,922 Population 35/sq mi density
3,035 ft Elevation 925 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Şefaatlı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,035 ft (925 m)
Area399.2 sq mi (1,034.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates39.5043°N, 34.7563°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 148 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 115 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 98 km
Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 37 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 137 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 150 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 112 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 129 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 146 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 103 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 109 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 106 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 77 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 118 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 135 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 141 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 107 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 69 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 150 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 - 60,000 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 108 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 124 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Şefaatlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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