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Weather & Climate in Gökçesu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökçesu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 275 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 44.7 inches. The area receives 47.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Area | 137.5 sq mi (356.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8939°N, 31.9596°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 11 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 33 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 12 km SE of Karapürçek, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 91 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: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Gökçesu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.9").