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Weather & Climate in Göktepe, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Göktepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area253.6 sq mi (656.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.4191°N, 28.5589°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 115 km 7 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 115 km 35 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 116 km 11 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 84 km 72 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 86 km 8 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 93 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 83 km 33 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 103 km 17 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 80 km 16 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 126 km 75 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 80 km 63 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 72 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 145 km 33 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 74 km 10 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 88 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 92 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 101 km 10 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 88 km 33 km
Aug 4, 2004 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.2 90 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 82 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 112 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 115 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 114 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 110 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 136 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 84 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 131 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 129 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Göktepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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