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Weather & Climate in Gökoğlan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gökoğlan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 311 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,929 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,929 ft (2,112 m) |
| Area | 863.7 sq mi (2,237.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5465°N, 41.3040°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 147 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in |
Gökoğlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.6").