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Weather & Climate in Şefaatlı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şefaatlı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,035 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,035 ft (925 m) |
| Area | 399.2 sq mi (1,034.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5043°N, 34.7563°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 108 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 124 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Şefaatlı has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").