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Karaburun, Turkey

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3,249 Population 20/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Karaburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area162.6 sq mi (421.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates38.6364°N, 26.5109°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 35 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 68 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 67 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 60 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 141 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 78 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 125 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 4 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 86 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 99 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 124 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 105 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 29 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 68 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 86 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 9 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 35 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 97 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 63 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 27 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 58 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Karaburun has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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