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Weather & Climate in Kulu, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kulu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Area862.6 sq mi (2,234.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates39.0951°N, 33.0799°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 38 km 5 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 147 km 12 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 120 km 10 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 14 km 10 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 51 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 141 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 131 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 137 km 5 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 118 km 12 km
Jul 27, 2011 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey M4.8 130 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2021 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey M4.8 142 km 10 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 141 km 25 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 20 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 120 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2021 18 km N of Tuzlukçu, Turkey M4.6 137 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 36 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 133 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 148 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 41 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 47 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 143 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 147 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Kulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").

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