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Weather & Climate in Göksu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göksu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,886 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,886 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 701.2 sq mi (1,816.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8305°N, 40.5551°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 8 km NE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Göksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").