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Weather & Climate in Yavu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yavu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 317 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7920°N, 36.2060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 31 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 89 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 119 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 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 155 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Yavu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").