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Gelincik, Turkey

Full City Profile

861 Population 3/sq mi density
2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Gelincik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area287.3 sq mi (744.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.4207°N, 40.1560°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 95 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 71 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 52 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 122 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 118 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 121 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 125 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 122 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 113 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 78 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 33 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 97 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 85 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Gelincik has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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