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Weather & Climate in Gökkiriş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökkiriş 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 2,067 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 | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9792°N, 28.0752°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,165 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 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 140 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 114 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 142 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 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Gökkiriş has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").