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Karakesek, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,282 Population 2/sq mi density
3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Karakesek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area742.1 sq mi (1,921.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.3251°N, 37.2430°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

718 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 23 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 104 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 24 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 62 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 110 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 92 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 118 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 65 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 126 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 150 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 29 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Karakesek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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