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Weather & Climate in Gökçekent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökçekent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 303 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 118.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,452 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,452 ft (1,357 m) |
| Area | 321.0 sq mi (831.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2864°N, 38.1177°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 78 km | 26 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 22 km WNW of Kale, Turkey | M4.4 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 18 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 87 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Gökçekent has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.5").