Gemerek is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Gemerek District.[2] Its population is 10,195 (2022).[1] The mayor is Sezai Çelikten (YRP).

Gemerek
Gemerek is located in Turkey
Gemerek
Gemerek
Location in Turkey
Gemerek is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Gemerek
Gemerek
Gemerek (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 39°10′55″N 36°04′05″E / 39.18194°N 36.06806°E / 39.18194; 36.06806
CountryTurkey
ProvinceSivas
DistrictGemerek
Government
 • MayorSezai Çelikten (YRP)
Elevation
1,204 m (3,950 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
10,195
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0346
Websitewww.gemerek.bel.tr

Climate

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Gemerek has a dry-summer continental climate (Köppen: Dsb/Dsa),[3] with hot, dry summers, nevertheless with cool nights, and cold, snowy winters.[4]

Climate data for Gemerek (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2.8
(37.0)
5.1
(41.2)
11.1
(52.0)
17.1
(62.8)
21.8
(71.2)
26.6
(79.9)
30.7
(87.3)
31.2
(88.2)
26.9
(80.4)
20.6
(69.1)
12.5
(54.5)
5.4
(41.7)
17.7
(63.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −2.6
(27.3)
−1.2
(29.8)
4.4
(39.9)
9.8
(49.6)
14.0
(57.2)
18.2
(64.8)
21.6
(70.9)
21.8
(71.2)
17.2
(63.0)
11.5
(52.7)
4.5
(40.1)
−0.2
(31.6)
10.0
(50.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −7.2
(19.0)
−6.5
(20.3)
−1.4
(29.5)
2.8
(37.0)
6.5
(43.7)
9.8
(49.6)
12.1
(53.8)
12.1
(53.8)
7.7
(45.9)
3.7
(38.7)
−1.6
(29.1)
−4.6
(23.7)
2.8
(37.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 43.6
(1.72)
34.48
(1.36)
44.92
(1.77)
44.36
(1.75)
57.84
(2.28)
34.53
(1.36)
6.74
(0.27)
7.53
(0.30)
13.19
(0.52)
32.41
(1.28)
36.65
(1.44)
42.2
(1.66)
398.45
(15.69)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 7.2 6.5 7.9 8.3 9.0 5.4 2.1 1.5 2.8 5.7 5.7 6.4 68.5
Average relative humidity (%) 77.3 73.9 67.0 60.7 62.2 58.8 53.0 52.5 54.1 63.6 70.0 77.0 64.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 97.6 115.8 160.8 198.9 246.2 291.1 323.3 319.4 269.1 201.6 144.6 83.0 2,402.9
Source: NOAA[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria". Nature: Scientific Data.
  4. ^ "Kar Örtülü Gün Sayısı" (PDF). MGM.
  5. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Gemerek". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 15, 2024.