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Weather & Climate in Sulakyurt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulakyurt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Area | 289.9 sq mi (750.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1573°N, 33.7160°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 14 km | 25 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 111 km | 32 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.5 | 91 km | 36 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 95 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
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Sulakyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").