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Yerköy, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Yerköy is a mid-size city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 35,294. Elevation: 2,526 ft (770 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

35,294 Population 42/sq mi density
2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population35,294
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Population35,294
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Coordinates39.6381°, 34.4672°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (392 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Yerköy

Yerköy is a mid-size city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 35,294. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Yerköy

Yerköy has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 425 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -11.4° / 12.6° 55.5
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -10.7° / 14.6° 32.8
Mar 3.9°C / 39°F -7.5° / 19.1° 60.5
Apr 10°C / 50°F -3° / 24.7° 37.9
May 14.8°C / 59°F 0.5° / 30.2° 44.6
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 8.3° / 31.9° 59.2
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 10.2° / 36.5° 12.9
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 11.8° / 38° 10.6
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 6.7° / 33.8° 21.8
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 2.4° / 28.1° 8.4
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -4.7° / 20.5° 36.7
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -6.5° / 14.8° 44.6
Yerköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area843.1 sq mi (2,183.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates39.6381°N, 34.4672°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 145 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 132 km
Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 96 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 14 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 141 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 133 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 119 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 129 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 81 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 130 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 48 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 134 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 131 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 136 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 113 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 118 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 60,000 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 123 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 149 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Yerköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Yerköy

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atatürk İ.Ö.O.
Yerköy TMO
Yerköy Anadolu Öğretmen Lisesi
Yerköy Şehit Erhan Ar Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi
Hüseyin Erbaş Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
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Hotels in Yerköy

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uygulama Oteli
Yerköy Öğretmenevi

Train Stations in Yerköy

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karaosman
Tatbekirli
Yerköy
Yerköy

Bus Stations in Yerköy

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yerköy Otogarı
Yerköy Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali

Gas Stations in Yerköy

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
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Stadiums & Teams in Yerköy

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Yerköy

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bedri Aydın Camii
Çarşı Camii
Ebubekir Camii
Hicret Camii
İ H. L. Baha Erbaş Camii
Merve Camii
Molla Hüsrev Camii
Ofis Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yerköy

What is the population of Yerköy?

Yerköy has a population of 35,294 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 843.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yerköy?

Yerköy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

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