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Yerköy, Turkey

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35,294 Population 42/sq mi density
2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Yerköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US 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 US 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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