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Weather & Climate in Gülşehir, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gülşehir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,995 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Area | 88.5 sq mi (229.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7459°N, 34.6252°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 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 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey | M4.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 7 km SSW of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 31 km WNW of Çay?ralan, Turkey | M4.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 13 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 23 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 75 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Gülşehir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").