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Weather & Climate in Gelinkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelinkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,114 ft (949 m) |
| Area | 629.5 sq mi (1,630.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4173°N, 41.2695°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 150 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey | M4.4 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Gelinkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").