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Karaçay, Turkey

Hatay · Turkey

Karaçay is a small town in Hatay, Turkey with a population of 3,232. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,232 Population 1,503/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Karaçay

Karaçay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nazilli, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,341 (2024).

People

Population3,232
Density1,503/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population3,232
Population Density1,503 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates36.1355°, 36.0774°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceHatay
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (764 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Karaçay

Karaçay is a small town in Turkey (Hatay) with a population of 3,232. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Karaçay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 328 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Turkey avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,503/sq mi
Coordinates36.1355°N, 36.0774°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 138 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 6 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 108 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 17 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 110 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 13 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 106 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 17 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 141 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 141 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 26 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 111 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 18 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 99 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 56,697 143 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 13 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Karaçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Karaçay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SÜPER SHOW RADYO - MP3 128 kbps
95.1 TEMPO RADYO HATAY - MP3 96 kbps
ANTAKYA RENK FM HATAY hafif müzik, halk müziği MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Karaçay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hatay Archaeology Museum
Hatay Şehir Müzesi
Musadağ Müzesi
Necmi Asfuroglu Antakya Museum

Farmers Markets in Karaçay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Aydın Market
Hatay Kültür Sanat Çarşısı
Konya Hatay Kardeşlik Çarşısı

Stadiums & Teams in Karaçay

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Airports Near Karaçay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karaçay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karaçay Mahallesi Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karaçay

What is the population of Karaçay?

Karaçay has a population of 3,232 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,503 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karaçay?

Karaçay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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