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Gülşehir, Turkey

Nevşehir Province · Turkey

Gülşehir is a small city in Nevşehir Province, Turkey with a population of 9,740. Elevation: 2,995 ft (913 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

9,740 Population 110/sq mi density
2,995 ft Elevation 913 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population9,740
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Population9,740
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Coordinates38.7459°, 34.6252°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNevşehir Province
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (368 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Gülşehir

Gülşehir is a small city in Turkey (Nevşehir Province) with a population of 9,740. The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet (913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gülşehir

Gülşehir has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3° / 4.6° 54.3
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -1.9° / 6.7° 41.9
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 0.8° / 11.5° 52.5
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.9° 41.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.8° 58.9
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 26.1° 52.6
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.4° / 29.6° 12.5
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 7.4
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 11.9° / 25.2° 15.0
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.7° 30.1
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 2.7° / 11.7° 32.2
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -0.5° / 7.1° 47.9
Gülşehir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,995 ft (913 m)
Area88.5 sq mi (229.2 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates38.7459°N, 34.6252°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 94 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 127 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 117 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 63 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 58 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 138 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 133 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 98 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 129 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 104 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 144 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 102 km
Jul 31, 2005 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.4 149 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 103 km
Feb 7, 2021 7 km SSW of Gemerek, Turkey M4.3 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 31 km WNW of Çay?ralan, Turkey M4.3 95 km
Apr 6, 2023 13 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 23 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 75 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 79 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Gülşehir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Gülşehir

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şehit Hamide Sibel Çetinkaya Anadolu Lisesi
15 Temmuz Şehitleri Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
Karavezir İlkokulu
Sevim Erdoğan Öz İlkokulu
Gümüşyazı İlkokulu
Alparslan Ortaokulu
Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi
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Museums in Gülşehir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Atatürk Evi
Chez Galip
Ethnographic Museum
Göre Müze / Ören Yeri
Göreme Open Air Museum
Güray Underground Ceramics Museum
Natural History Museum
Nevşehir Müzesi
Uçhisar Kalesi
Zelve Open-Air Museum

Libraries in Gülşehir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Kütüphanesi0.0
Kütüphane0.0
Kütüphane0.0
Library0.0
Uçhisar Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Gülşehir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Güzelyurt Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
marketplace
Özkonak Pazar Yeri
Yeni Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Gülşehir

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kartal Kapadokya

Bus Stations in Gülşehir

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gülşehir Bus Station

Gas Stations in Gülşehir

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Gülşehir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gülşehir

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gülşehir

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Açıksaray
Aziz Dimitris Kilisesi
Hazreti Ali Camii
Hazreti Ebubekir Camii
Kurşunlu Cami
St. Jean Church
Taziye Evi
Zübeyde Sultan 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 Gülşehir

What is the population of Gülşehir?

Gülşehir has a population of 9,740 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 88.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gülşehir?

Gülşehir has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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