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Karahan, Turkey

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1,948 Population 228/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Karahan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates37.0552°N, 35.1740°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 23 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 134 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 94 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 121 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 90 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 99 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 24 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 147 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 112 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 88 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 128 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 60 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 138 km
May 21, 2023 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 132 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 149 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 155 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 166 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Karahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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