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Weather & Climate in Gündoğan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gündoğan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8767°N, 37.5469°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
475 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 55 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 142 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Gündoğan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").