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Kulu, Turkey

Konya · Turkey

Kulu is a mid-size city in Konya, Turkey with a population of 47,037. Elevation: 3,225 ft (983 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

47,037 Population 55/sq mi density
3,225 ft Elevation 983 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kulu

Kulu

Kulu is a municipality and district of Konya Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,234 km2, and its population is 51,612 (2022). Kulu is situated approximately 110 km from Ankara and 150 km from the city of Konya. With a substantial Swedish-Turkish community, not few of whom are from this region, Kulu hosts around 100,000 visitors from Europe in the summer. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt visited the city once.

People

Population47,037
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Population47,037
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Coordinates39.0951°, 33.0799°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKonya
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (410 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Kulu

Kulu is a mid-size city in Turkey (Konya) with a population of 47,037. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet (983 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kulu

Kulu has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 339 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -10° / 12.4° 40.9
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -8.2° / 14.9° 27.1
Mar 5°C / 41°F -6.4° / 20° 43.2
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F -1.3° / 25.7° 26.6
May 16.2°C / 61°F 2.7° / 31.2° 38.9
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 10.1° / 32.2° 50.4
Jul 24°C / 75°F 12.2° / 36.4° 11.7
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 14° / 37.1° 8.4
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 7.9° / 33.4° 16.8
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 3.7° / 28.6° 8.8
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F -3.3° / 20.4° 27.5
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F -6° / 14.1° 38.9
Kulu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Area862.6 sq mi (2,234.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates39.0951°N, 33.0799°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 38 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 147 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 120 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 14 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 51 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 141 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 131 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 137 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 118 km
Jul 27, 2011 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey M4.8 130 km
Feb 9, 2021 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 20 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 120 km
Feb 9, 2021 18 km N of Tuzlukçu, Turkey M4.6 137 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 36 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 133 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 41 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 143 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 147 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Kulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kulu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kulu Düden Anadolu Lisesi
60. Yıl Ortaokulu
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Libraries in Kulu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kulu Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Restaurants in Kulu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dönerci Cengiz

Cafes in Kulu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kulufornia Kafe

Bus Stations in Kulu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kulu Otogar

Gas Stations in Kulu

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Jetpet
Opet Kulu
Petrol Ofisi
Shell
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Shopping Malls in Kulu

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES-PI

Airports Near Kulu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Temelli Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kulu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Değirmenözü Camii
Halime Hatun Kubbeli Cami
İbni Sina Camii
Köprübaşı Camii
Kulu Merkez Camii
Meydan Camii
Semt 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 Kulu

What is the population of Kulu?

Kulu has a population of 47,037 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 862.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kulu?

Kulu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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