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Weather & Climate in Gökkuşağı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökkuşağı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 6,120.9 sq mi (15,853.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9195°N, 34.7219°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 100 km | 26 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 180 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Gökkuşağı has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.3").