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Weather & Climate in Gücük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gücük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 97.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,836 ft (1,474 m) |
| Area | 396.9 sq mi (1,028.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1936°N, 37.4812°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
732 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 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: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Gücük has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").