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Gölcük, Turkey

Şanlıurfa · Turkey

Gölcük is a small town in Şanlıurfa, Turkey with a population of 1,560. Elevation: 2,270 ft (692 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,560 Population 4/sq mi density
2,270 ft Elevation 692 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gölcük

Gölcük

Gölcük is a municipality and district of Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its area is 217 km2, and its population is 175,940 (2022). Gölcük is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of İzmit, which is the easternmost inlet of the Sea of Marmara.

People

Population1,560
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Population1,560
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Coordinates37.4814°, 39.0474°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞanlıurfa
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Gölcük

Gölcük is a small town in Turkey (Şanlıurfa) with a population of 1,560. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet (692 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gölcük enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 322 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area429.0 sq mi (1,111.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.4814°N, 39.0474°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 106 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 95 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 104 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 125 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 95 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 114 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 56 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 90 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 120 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 110 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 77 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 132 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 105 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 78 km
Mar 19, 2020 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.2 101 km
Aug 10, 2023 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey M5.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Gölcük has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Monuments in Gölcük

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haci Omer Shrine

Airports Near Gölcük

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gölcük

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Göllü Camii

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 Gölcük

What is the population of Gölcük?

Gölcük has a population of 1,560 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 429.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gölcük?

Gölcük enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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