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Sulakyurt, Turkey

Full City Profile

6,592 Population 23/sq mi density
2,733 ft Elevation 833 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Sulakyurt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Area289.9 sq mi (750.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates40.1573°N, 33.7160°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 86 km
Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 96 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 123 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 85 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 50 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 14 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 80 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 111 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 65 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 83 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 89 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 39 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 98 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 91 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 93 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 95 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 60,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Sulakyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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