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Yavu, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,011 Population 10/sq mi density
3,934 ft Elevation 1,199 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Yavu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Area106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates39.7920°N, 36.2060°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 130 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 133 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 31 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 108 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 86 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 89 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 113 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 57 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 99 km
Feb 24, 2023 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey M4.6 146 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 122 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 33 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 52 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 95 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 77 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 98 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 119 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 155 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Yavu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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