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Yıldızeli, Turkey

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6,420 Population 6/sq mi density
4,478 ft Elevation 1,365 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Yıldızeli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Area1,175.3 sq mi (3,044.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates39.8664°N, 36.5989°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 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
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 57 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 134 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 94 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 98 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 108 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 113 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 42 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 91 km
Feb 24, 2023 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 109 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 50 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 57 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 67 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 105 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 121 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 95 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 123 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 60,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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