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Gölcük, Turkey

Niğde Province · Turkey

Gölcük is a small town in Niğde Province, Turkey with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,314 ft (1,315 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,314 ft Elevation 1,315 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Coordinates38.2312°, 34.7767°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNiğde Province
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall39.5 inches (100 cm)

About Gölcük

Gölcük is a small town in Turkey (Niğde Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet (1,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gölcük

Gölcük has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 348 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -4° / 5.5° 34.6
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -3.3° / 6.9° 32.1
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 0.6° / 11.9° 39.2
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 5° / 17.3° 42.1
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9° / 22.2° 43.5
Jun 20°C / 68°F 13° / 26.9° 27.8
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.7° 5.3
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 15.7° / 30.5° 6.2
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11.3° / 26.3° 12.1
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20.2° 29.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 13.6° 32.7
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -1.7° / 8.3° 42.9
Gölcük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 340 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.2312°N, 34.7767°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 126 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey M4.9 143 km
May 21, 2023 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 134 km
May 5, 2023 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey M4.8 140 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 Adana, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km WNW of Göksun, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Jul 30, 1994 15 km NNE of Kadirli, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Feb 10, 2023 21 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.7 138 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 63 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 87 km
Apr 29, 2023 10 km NNW of Göksun, Turkey M4.6 146 km
Mar 18, 2023 5 km W of Göksun, Turkey M4.6 147 km
Mar 24, 2023 K. Maras, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Aug 7, 2024 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey M4.6 120 km
Feb 13, 2023 Central Turkey M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 37 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 54 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 67 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Gölcük has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Gölcük

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Konaklı İlkokulu
Yıldıztepe Zeynep Erden Ortaokulu
Yıldıztepe Şehit Ahmet Saltık İlkokulu
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Museums in Gölcük

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gumusler Monastery
Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri

Farmers Markets in Gölcük

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local produce, etc.
Souvenirs & Tourist Articles
Souvenirs & Tourist Articles

Clinics in Gölcük

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merkez Yıldıztepe Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
sağlık ocağı

Train Stations in Gölcük

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hüyük

Gas Stations in Gölcük

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aston
Aytemiz
Bpet
Petrol Ofisi
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TR #1142811838
TR #1142814408
TR #11508400873
TR #9267269266
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TR #9280413580

Airports Near Gölcük

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kayseri Erkilet International AirportASRLarge Airport
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Kayseri Hava İkmal AirfieldSmall Airport
Niğde AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gölcük

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aya Makrina
St. Basil

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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What is the weather like in Gölcük?

Gölcük has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 39.5 inches of snow.

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