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Weather & Climate in Sivas, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sivas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,222 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,600,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7483°N, 37.0161°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 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 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 34 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Darende, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 95 km | 4 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 14 km NW of Yaz?han, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Sivas has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.3").