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Weather & Climate in Sarıkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıkaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,344 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 1,115.4 sq mi (2,888.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7618°N, 34.1126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey | M4.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 1991 | 10 km SW of Tarsus, Turkey | M4.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus | M4.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 30 km E of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey | M4.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1990 | 36 km SE of ?nönü, Turkey | M4.3 | 33 km | 29 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 30 km SE of Kızkalesi, Turkey | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 27 km NW of Mersin, Turkey | M4.3 | 34 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Sarıkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.2").