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Weather & Climate in Yıldızeli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yıldızeli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,478 ft (1,365 m) |
| Area | 1,175.3 sq mi (3,044.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8664°N, 36.5989°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 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 |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 42 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Gürün, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 123 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Yıldızeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").