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Weather & Climate in Şarkışla, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şarkışla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 140,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3519°N, 36.4098°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km NE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 8 km E of Göksun, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey | M4.7 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 35 km | 20 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km WNW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km ENE of G?ksun, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 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 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 124 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Şarkışla has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").