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Gökdere, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Gökdere is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 589. Elevation: 3,868 ft (1,179 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

589 Population 4/sq mi density
3,868 ft Elevation 1,179 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population589
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Population589
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Coordinates38.7428°, 40.2082°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.8 inches (68 cm)

About Gökdere

Gökdere is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 589. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1,179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gökdere

Gökdere has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 902 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -5.9° / 2.3° 164.2
Feb -0.4°C / 31°F -4.8° / 4° 120.7
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 0.5° / 10.4° 129.1
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.8° 112.3
May 16.2°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.7° 72.7
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 15° / 30° 20.0
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 19.1° / 34.3° 3.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 19° / 34.9° 3.3
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 13.7° / 29.6° 18.7
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.1° 57.2
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.9° 87.9
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -2.7° / 6.2° 112.8
Gökdere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Turkey avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,868 ft (1,179 m)
Area156.8 sq mi (406.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates38.7428°N, 40.2082°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 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 M6.7 106 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 119 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 37 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 89 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 24 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 131 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 87 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 78 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 90 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 94 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 92 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 98 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 136 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 102 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 92 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 14 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in

Gökdere has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Gökdere

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Göl Radyo folk, pop MP3 128 kbps

Train Stations in Gökdere

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beyhan
Yeni Suveren

Airports Near Gökdere

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest Airport-Small Airport

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

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 Gökdere

What is the population of Gökdere?

Gökdere has a population of 589 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 156.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gökdere?

Gökdere has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 26.8 inches of snow.

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