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Weather & Climate in Göreme, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göreme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 3,816.2 sq mi (9,884.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6428°N, 34.8289°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 46 km | 6 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 17 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 17 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 18 km E of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 22 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 55 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Göreme has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").