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Weather & Climate in Göktaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göktaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,432 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,432 ft (1,046 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4863°N, 40.1670°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 8 km NE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 14 km ENE of Palu, Turkey | M4.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Göktaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.0").