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Yozgat, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Yozgat is a mid-size city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 87,881. Elevation: 4,232 ft (1,290 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

87,881 Population 111/sq mi density
4,232 ft Elevation 1,290 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population87,881
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Population87,881
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Coordinates39.8200°, 34.8044°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (491 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Yozgat

Yozgat is a mid-size city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 87,881. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1,290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Yozgat

Yozgat has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -4.6° / 3.3° 81.1
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -3.8° / 5.6° 53.5
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -0.6° / 9.8° 75.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 3° / 14.6° 40.6
May 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20.2° 70.4
Jun 18°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24.3° 57.1
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.5° 11.4
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 9.1
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 27.5
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.7° 39.5
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.9° 51.0
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.7° 72.8
Yozgat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Area793.1 sq mi (2,054.0 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates39.8200°N, 34.8044°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 113 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 119 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 99 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 64 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 49 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 121 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 150 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 90 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 94 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 127 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 133 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 138 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 123 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 68 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 101 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 146 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 121 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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 144 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 154 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Yozgat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Yozgat

Institution Type Founded Website
Bozok University University Visit →

Schools in Yozgat

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yozgat Diyanet Eğitim Merkezi
Yozgat Anadolu Lisesi
Divanlı İlkokulu Ve Ortaokulu
Toki Şehit Mehmet Koçak Ortaokulu
Yozgat Lisesi
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Radio Stations near Yozgat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Yozgat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kütüphane0.0
Yozgat İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Yozgat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Pazar Yeri ve Sosyal Tesisi

Hotels in Yozgat

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DSİ Yozgat Misafirhanesi
Galata Hotel
Grand Ser
Saffron Hotel Yozgat
Surmely Yozgat
Yilmaz Hotel

Restaurants in Yozgat

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

66 Kebab
Adatepe
Bozok Social Facility
Bozok Yayla Evi
Desti Kebabçisi
Hacı Baba
Kule Restaurant
Sancak
Yoresel Urunler ve Kahvalti
Zafer Türk Mutfağı

Cafes in Yozgat

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çeşka Cafe
İris Cafe
Kaan Gözleme
Kahve Durağı
Maide Cafe Restaurant
Starbucks
Urfa Lahmacun Sarayı

Monuments in Yozgat

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saat Kulesi

Castles in Yozgat

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çeşka Kalesi

Train Stations in Yozgat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yozgat YHT

Bus Stations in Yozgat

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yozgat Şehirlerarası Otobüs - Otogar

Gas Stations in Yozgat

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aytemiz
Aytemiz
Best Oil
BP
Lukoil
Milangaz
Mogaz
Moil
Opet Yozgat Merkez
Petrol Ofisi
Qplus
Shell
Soil
Sunpet
Total
TR #12169406800
TR #1787598987
TR #7980802390

Banks in Yozgat

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akbank
Halkbank
İş Bankası
TEB
Vakıfbank
Ziraat Bankası

Shopping Malls in Yozgat

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Novada AVM
Yimpaş AVM

Stadiums & Teams in Yozgat

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in Yozgat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Yozgat

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Hattusa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yozgat

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdülhamithan Cami
Agah Efendi Cami
Alacalıoğlu Camii
Başçavuşoğlu Cami
Bilal Şahin Camii
Çamlıkaltı Cami
Çapanoğlu Büyük Cami
Cavahiri Ali Efendi Cami
Cevizli Pınar Cami
Divanlı Kardeşler Cami
Divanlı Köyü Cami
Divanlıoğlu Cami
Esentepe Cami
Eyüp Sultan Cami
Fatih Camii
Hacı Kuddusi Çınarer Cami
Hamamcıoğlu Cami
Hazreti Osman Cami
İmamı Azam Cami
Kalelioğlu Yolcular Cami
Kayyumzade Cami
Kevenli Burun Yeşil Cami
Merve Sultan Cami
Musa Ağa Camii
Nakıp Zade Cami
Namazgah Cami
Nohutlu Baba Camii
Şeyh Hacı Ahmed Efendi Cami ve Türbesi
Şeyh Necd-i Mescidi
Şeyh Osman Cami
Yeni Sanayi Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Yozgat

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 28
Restaurants 16
Cafes 8
Bars 1
Supermarkets 19
Banks 6
Hotels 3
Parks 20
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Yozgat

19 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Çengeltepe Höyüğü
  • • Güllük Kalesi
  • • Mercimektepe Höyüğü
  • • Yılanlıtepe Höyük
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Çeşka Kalesi
⛰️ Peaks (14)
  • • Akkale Tepesi
  • • Aktarla Tepesi
  • • Armutlu Tepe
  • • Beşik Tepesi
  • • Büyük Tepe
  • + 9 more

🇹🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Yozgat

Hattusa
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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 Yozgat

What is the population of Yozgat?

Yozgat has a population of 87,881 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 793.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yozgat?

Yozgat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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