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Weather & Climate in Gelemiş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelemiş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 861.4 sq mi (2,231.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2755°N, 29.3200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 15, 2008 | 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | M6.4 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 43 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 72 km |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.8 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.7 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 83 km | 56 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 115 km | 75 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 109 km | 63 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 46 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 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 | — | 102 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 57 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 38 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
Gelemiş has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (0.2").