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Karaburun, Turkey

Full City Profile

917 Population 2/sq mi density
2,933 ft Elevation 894 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Karaburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Area444.1 sq mi (1,150.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.7563°N, 37.5900°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

732 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 45 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 88 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 54 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 79 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 76 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 117 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 12 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 43 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 21 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Karaburun has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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