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Yozgat, Turkey

Full City Profile

87,881 Population 111/sq mi density
4,232 ft Elevation 1,290 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US 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 US 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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