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Weather & Climate in Göynük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Göynük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 96.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,892 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,892 ft (1,796 m) |
| Area | 620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1395°N, 40.8744°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 126 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in |
Göynük has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.3").