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Karaçoban, Turkey

Full City Profile

20,467 Population 86/sq mi density
4,993 ft Elevation 1,522 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US 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 US 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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