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Weather & Climate in Yelkesen, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yelkesen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 529.7 sq mi (1,371.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6581°N, 41.9805°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 43 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Yelkesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 39°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").