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Weather & Climate in Gördes, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gördes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,201 ft (671 m) |
| Area | 348.3 sq mi (902.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9328°N, 28.2894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,618 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M6.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey | M5.6 | 42 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1999 | 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 68 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 2017 | 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey | M5.1 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Aug 14, 2022 | 3 km SE of Özdere, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Western Turkey | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Gördes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.4").