Göle, Turkey

Ardahan · Turkey

Göle is a small city in Ardahan, Turkey with a population of 25,187. Elevation: 6,647 ft (2,026 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

25,187 Population 47/sq mi density
6,647 ft Elevation 2,026 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population25,187
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Population25,187
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Coordinates40.7875°, 42.6060°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceArdahan
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)

About Göle

Göle is a small city in Turkey (Ardahan) with a population of 25,187. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet (2,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Göle

Göle has an average annual temperature of 4.8°C (41°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 669 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -21° / 2.2° 55.7
Feb -7.4°C / 19°F -19.5° / 2.5° 49.2
Mar -2.4°C / 28°F -13.9° / 9.5° 58.7
Apr 4.2°C / 39°F -6.8° / 16.3° 49.9
May 8.1°C / 47°F -4.2° / 21.6° 75.2
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 3.8° / 25.4° 65.0
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 4.6° / 28.9° 64.6
Aug 17.5°C / 63°F 6.5° / 30.5° 36.1
Sep 12.9°C / 55°F 1.2° / 27.4° 56.0
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -3.6° / 20.5° 57.6
Nov 0.6°C / 33°F -9.7° / 14° 54.1
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -15.5° / 5.3° 47.4
Göle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below Turkey avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Area536.2 sq mi (1,388.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.7875°N, 42.6060°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 53 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 113 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 25 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 125 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 131 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 85 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 135 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 76 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 128 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 137 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 137 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 127 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 149 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 122 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 99 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 123 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 132 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 140 km
May 29, 2001 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey M4.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 124 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 138 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 188 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Göle has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 14°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Göle

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio VAN (AM) - AAC,H.264 1700 kbps

Bus Stations in Göle

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station Göle
Göle

Gas Stations in Göle

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Göle
TR #2958451900
TR #6356387691

Airports Near Göle

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kars AirportKSYMedium 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 Göle

What is the population of Göle?

Göle has a population of 25,187 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 536.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Göle?

Göle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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