Gencek, Turkey

Full City Profile

901 Population 5/sq mi density
4,701 ft Elevation 1,433 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Gencek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,701 ft (1,433 m)
Area184.8 sq mi (478.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.4498°N, 31.5459°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 35.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

500 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2025.

Feb 3, 2002 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey M6.5 127 km
Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 142 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey M6.0 143 km
Dec 15, 2000 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey M6.0 113 km
May 3, 2003 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey M5.5 63 km
Feb 3, 2002 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 142 km
Mar 11, 1991 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey M5.2 70 km
Dec 5, 1991 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Jan 5, 2022 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey M5.1 147 km
Aug 24, 2014 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey M5.1 85 km
Apr 10, 2007 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey M5.1 83 km
Dec 15, 2000 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Oct 1, 1995 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey M5.0 136 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 95 km
Dec 8, 2013 21 km SW of Side, Turkey M4.9 97 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Mar 30, 2007 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey M4.9 82 km
Sep 27, 1995 3 km ESE of Dinar, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Sep 26, 1995 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Gencek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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