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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. The area gets 278 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Area | 478.1 sq mi (1,238.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3070°N, 43.4469°W |
| 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").