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Weather & Climate in Göltepesi, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göltepesi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,269 ft (1,606 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9597°N, 40.5922°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
398 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 119 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 124 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Göltepesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").