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Weather & Climate in Gelembe, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelembe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 212.1 sq mi (549.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1787°N, 27.8485°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 12 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 8 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: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 115 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 125 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Gelembe has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.4").