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Gülşehir, Turkey

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9,740 Population 110/sq mi density
2,995 ft Elevation 913 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Gülşehir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US 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 US 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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