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Weather & Climate in Gökçen, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökçen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 342 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 276.5 sq mi (716.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1137°N, 27.8714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,574 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 122 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 98 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 139 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 141 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Gökçen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.3").