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Weather & Climate in Gülpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gülpınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5328°N, 26.1206°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 2 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 8 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 6 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 17 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.0 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 124 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 99 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 142 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 96 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 102 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 70 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 40 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 44 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Gülpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.3").