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Weather & Climate in Bayat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Area | 294.7 sq mi (763.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6458°N, 34.2614°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 50 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 59 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Bayat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.7").