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Weather & Climate in Gölköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gölköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 95.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6869°N, 37.6154°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 33 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 118 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey | M4.4 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 26 km N of Samsun, Turkey | M4.3 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 24 km NNE of ?liç, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 21 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Gölköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.6").