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Weather & Climate in Gölcük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gölcük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 340 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2312°N, 34.7767°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km WNW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Kadirli, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 21 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 10 km NNW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 5 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 37 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 67 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
Gölcük has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").