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Weather & Climate in Gölcük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gölcük enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 322 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 429.0 sq mi (1,111.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4814°N, 39.0474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
393 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Gölcük has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").