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Acıgöl, Turkey

Nevşehir Province · Turkey

Acıgöl is a small city in Nevşehir Province, Turkey with a population of 6,749. Elevation: 4,088 ft (1,246 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,749 Population 1,923/sq mi density
4,088 ft Elevation 1,246 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Acıgöl

Acıgöl

Acıgöl–Nevşehir is a volcano in Turkey with an elevation of 1,689 metres (5,541 ft).

People

Population6,749
Density1,923/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Population6,749
Population Density1,923 / sq mi
Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Coordinates38.5503°, 34.5092°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNevşehir Province
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (371 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Acıgöl

Acıgöl is a small city in Turkey (Nevşehir Province) with a population of 6,749. The city sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet (1,246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Acıgöl

Acıgöl has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3° / 4.6° 54.3
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -1.9° / 6.7° 41.9
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 0.8° / 11.5° 52.5
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.9° 41.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.8° 58.9
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 26.1° 52.6
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.4° / 29.6° 12.5
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 7.4
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 11.9° / 25.2° 15.0
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.7° 30.1
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 2.7° / 11.7° 32.2
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -0.5° / 7.1° 47.9
Acıgöl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density1,923/sq mi
Coordinates38.5503°N, 34.5092°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 78 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 114 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 128 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 145 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 129 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 67 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 79 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 146 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 88 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 121 km
May 3, 2023 18 km E of Aladağ, Turkey M4.4 145 km
Aug 5, 2010 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey M4.4 147 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 113 km
Mar 14, 2025 16 km WSW of Kulu, Turkey M4.3 149 km
Feb 7, 2021 7 km SSW of Gemerek, Turkey M4.3 148 km
Jan 10, 2012 31 km WNW of Çay?ralan, Turkey M4.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 10 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 55 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 82 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Acıgöl has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Acıgöl

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mehmet Zeki Hanoğlu İlkokulu - - - -
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Museums in Acıgöl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Göre Müze / Ören Yeri
Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri
Natural History Museum
Nevşehir Müzesi

Libraries in Acıgöl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Kütüphanesi0.0
Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Acıgöl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Güzelyurt Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Local produce, etc.
Souvenirs & Tourist Articles
Souvenirs & Tourist Articles

Monuments in Acıgöl

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Proto-hittite stone carving

Gas Stations in Acıgöl

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aytemiz
Bpet
Hypco
Kadoil
Opet Acıgöl
Parkoil
Petline
Shell
Sunpet
TR #1631026268
TR #1631173146
TR #6895681704
TR #6895708485

Stadiums & Teams in Acıgöl

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acıgöl

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Aksaray Airport-Small Airport
Niğde Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acıgöl

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karaca Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Acıgöl

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m 2080 BC

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acıgöl

What is the population of Acıgöl?

Acıgöl has a population of 6,749 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,923 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acıgöl?

Acıgöl has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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