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Göksun, Turkey

Kahramanmaraş · Turkey

Göksun is a mid-size city in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey with a population of 34,243. Elevation: 4,409 ft (1,344 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,243 Population 46/sq mi density
4,409 ft Elevation 1,344 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population34,243
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Population34,243
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Coordinates38.0210°, 36.4973°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKahramanmaraş
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)

About Göksun

Göksun is a mid-size city in Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) with a population of 34,243. The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet (1,344 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Göksun

Göksun has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -15.3° / 8° 78.8
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -14° / 11.9° 41.9
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -8.1° / 15.6° 71.9
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -3.9° / 21° 39.3
May 13.4°C / 56°F -0.7° / 27.7° 35.4
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 7.5° / 32.7° 27.3
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 9.3° / 36° 5.5
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 10.8° / 37.1° 6.4
Sep 19.2°C / 66°F 5.3° / 32.6° 13.7
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 1.3° / 26.7° 13.2
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F -5.4° / 18.9° 43.1
Dec 1.4°C / 35°F -9.2° / 12.7° 63.3
Göksun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Turkey avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Area749.8 sq mi (1,942.0 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates38.0210°N, 36.4973°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

651 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 99 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 4 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 99 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 150 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 116 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 91 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 112 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 62 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 148 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 102 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 78 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 106 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 108 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Göksun has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Göksun

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yavuz Selim Ortaokulu - - - -
Göksun Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Göksun Fen Lisesi - - - -
Cumhuriyet İlkokulu - - - -
Göksun Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
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Hotels in Göksun

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Göksun Öğretmenevi

Clinics in Göksun

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Göksun 3 No'lu Sağlık Ocağı

Bus Stations in Göksun

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Göksun Otogarı
Göksun Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
TR #12829843117

Gas Stations in Göksun

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #1056790520
TR #1056864931
TR #1839500205
TR #5660881993
TR #5660882000
TR #5660882001
TR #6041039507
TR #6041039508
TR #6403573725
TR #6403573726
TR #7577663174

Banks in Göksun

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Türkiye İş Bankası

Airports Near Göksun

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Göksun

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ayşe Hatun Cami
Beyazıt Camii
Kandilli Camii
Şeyma Hatun Camii
Ulu Cami

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 Göksun

What is the population of Göksun?

Göksun has a population of 34,243 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 749.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Göksun?

Göksun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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