Weather & Climate in Yavuzkemal, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yavuzkemal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,456 ft (1,663 m) |
| Area | 326.3 sq mi (845.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6933°N, 38.3372°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 119 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey | M4.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Yavuzkemal has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.2").