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Karaçoban, Turkey

Erzurum · Turkey

Karaçoban is a small city in Erzurum, Turkey with a population of 20,467. Elevation: 4,993 ft (1,522 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

20,467 Population 86/sq mi density
4,993 ft Elevation 1,522 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population20,467
Density86/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Population20,467
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Coordinates39.3436°, 42.0992°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceErzurum
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (567 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)

About Karaçoban

Karaçoban is a small city in Turkey (Erzurum) with a population of 20,467. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet (1,522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karaçoban

Karaçoban has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 506 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.2°C / 19°F -20.5° / 3.4° 46.8
Feb -6.6°C / 20°F -21.4° / 6° 38.9
Mar -0.9°C / 30°F -13.5° / 11° 95.0
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F -5.8° / 18° 60.2
May 10°C / 50°F -3.6° / 22.5° 72.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 4.7° / 28.2° 27.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 6.8° / 32.8° 27.8
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33° 9.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 2.8° / 29.9° 19.5
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F -2.6° / 22.3° 30.5
Nov 2°C / 36°F -8.3° / 14.4° 42.7
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -14.9° / 6.6° 35.7
Karaçoban has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below Turkey avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Area238.8 sq mi (618.5 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates39.3436°N, 42.0992°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 140 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 146 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 116 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 120 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 104 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 101 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 115 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 97 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 127 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 130 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 89 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 145 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 117 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 68 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 91 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 78 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 153 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Karaçoban has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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Gas Stations in Karaçoban

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #6757106493
TR #6757106510
TR #6757106511
TR #7589594552

Airports Near Karaçoban

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Muş West AirportSmall Airport

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 Karaçoban

What is the population of Karaçoban?

Karaçoban has a population of 20,467 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 238.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karaçoban?

Karaçoban has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

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