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Weather & Climate in Gümüşakar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gümüşakar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 312 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 61.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,696 ft (1,736 m) |
| Area | 699.3 sq mi (1,811.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7938°N, 38.6730°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 80 km | 27 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey | M5.0 | 29 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Oct 17, 2002 | eastern Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 22 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey | M4.7 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 23 km NNE of Yayladere, Turkey | M4.7 | 135 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 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Gümüşakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.3").