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Weather & Climate in Göksu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göksu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 97.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,981 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,981 ft (1,823 m) |
| Area | 238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4891°N, 42.1513°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
366 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 98 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 139 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 93 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 149 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in |
Göksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").