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Weather & Climate in Garipköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garipköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,012 ft (918 m) |
| Area | 612.0 sq mi (1,585.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4715°N, 29.0095°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,959 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 110 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 150 km | 75 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 63 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 122 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 108 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Garipköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.5").