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Weather & Climate in Gencek, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gencek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 334 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,701 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,701 ft (1,433 m) |
| Area | 184.8 sq mi (478.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4498°N, 31.5459°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
500 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 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 63 km | 135 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 70 km | 113 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 115 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 147 km | 43 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 21 km SW of Side, Turkey | M4.9 | 97 km | 89 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey | M4.9 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Sep 27, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Dinar, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Gencek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").