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Weather & Climate in Gülbaba, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gülbaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,257 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,257 ft (688 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8353°N, 36.7953°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
641 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 43 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 88 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Gülbaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").