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Gümüşkaya, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Gümüşkaya is a small town in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 1,800. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,800 Population 2/sq mi density
1,486 ft Elevation 453 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gümüşkaya

Gümüşkaya is a village in the Adıyaman District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,800 (2021).

People

Population1,800
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Population1,800
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Coordinates37.4230°, 38.1737°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gümüşkaya

Gümüşkaya is a small town in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 1,800. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gümüşkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Turkey avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area803.5 sq mi (2,081.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.4230°N, 38.1737°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

571 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 116 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 68 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 75 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 143 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 31 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 140 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 132 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 54 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 107 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 85 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Gümüşkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gümüşkaya

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kızılin Yılmaz Yığılı Ortaokulu
Kızılin Yılmaz Yığılı İlkokulu
Gümüşkaya İlkokulu
Gümüşkaya Ortaokulu
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Radio Stations near Gümüşkaya

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Gümüşkaya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium 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 Gümüşkaya

What is the population of Gümüşkaya?

Gümüşkaya has a population of 1,800 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 803.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gümüşkaya?

Gümüşkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.

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