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Weather & Climate in Yayla, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yayla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 309 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 44.7 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,291 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,291 ft (1,308 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6309°N, 40.5279°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
373 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 144 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Yayla has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").