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Weather & Climate in Gelincik, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelincik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,867 ft (874 m) |
| Area | 287.3 sq mi (744.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4207°N, 40.1560°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
420 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Gelincik has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").