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Weather & Climate in Gelendost, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelendost experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (951 m) |
| Area | 212.3 sq mi (549.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1208°N, 31.0153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
681 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 135 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 113 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 15 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey | M4.9 | 17 km | 6 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Sep 27, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Dinar, Turkey | M4.8 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Gelendost has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.5").