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Weather & Climate in Yerköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yerköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Area | 843.1 sq mi (2,183.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6381°N, 34.4672°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 119 km | 32 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 81 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey | M4.5 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 118 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 123 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 149 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Yerköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").