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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 276.5 sq mi (716.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1137°N, 27.8714°E |
| 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").