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Weather & Climate in Gercüş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gercüş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5625°N, 41.3775°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 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 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 136 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 11 km NW of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey | M4.4 | 132 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Gercüş has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").