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Göksu, Turkey

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5,981 ft Elevation 1,823 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Göksu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 97.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Area238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.4891°N, 42.1513°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 97.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 145 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 124 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 124 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 109 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 98 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 125 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 116 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 149 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 135 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 139 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 101 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 121 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 59 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 98 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 87 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 93 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 149 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.8 in

Göksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").

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