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Weather & Climate in Güzelyurt, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Güzelyurt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 367.3 sq mi (951.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1907°N, 29.3861°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,719 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 1, 1995 | 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey | M6.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 118 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 27 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 29 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey | M5.2 | 100 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 84 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Güzelyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.5").