Yıldızeli, Turkey
Sivas · Turkey
Yıldızeli is a mid-size city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 31,748. Elevation: 4,478 ft (1,365 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Yıldızeli
Yıldızeli is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Yıldızeli District. Its population is 6,420 (2022). Since March 2024, the mayor has been Yaşar Göktaş, Nationalist Movement Party.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,748 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,478 ft (1,365 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8664°, 36.5989° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Sivas |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.4 inches (443 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.6 inches (17 cm) |
About Yıldızeli
Yıldızeli is a mid-size city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 31,748. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet (1,365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Yıldızeli
Yıldızeli has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,478 ft (1,365 m) |
| Area | 1,175.3 sq mi (3,044.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8664°N, 36.5989°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Yıldızeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").
Schools in Yıldızeli
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yıldızeli İMKB Cumhuriyet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
Restaurants in Yıldızeli
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yıldızeli
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yıldızeli
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yıldızeli
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokat Airport | TJK | Medium Airport |
| Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport | VAS | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yıldızeli?
Yıldızeli has a population of 31,748 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 1,175.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yıldızeli?
Yıldızeli has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.
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