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Weather & Climate in Gölova, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gölova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,655 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1,114 m) |
| Area | 598.3 sq mi (1,549.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7992°N, 30.0389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,299 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 81 km | 8 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 135 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 96 km | 46 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 43 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.0 | 47 km | 20 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 6 km N of Honaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 23 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M5.0 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Oct 1, 1995 | 3 km SE of Dinar, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 128 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Gölova has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.4").