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Weather & Climate in Çayıralan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çayıralan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,429 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,429 ft (1,350 m) |
| Area | 380.4 sq mi (985.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3028°N, 35.6439°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.4 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 12 km NW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 88 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 123 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Çayıralan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").