Weather & Climate in Gündeş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gündeş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,806 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Area | 478.1 sq mi (1,238.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3070°N, 43.4469°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 42 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 19 km NE of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 41 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 82 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Gündeş has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").