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Karakise, Turkey

Hatay · Turkey

Karakise is a small city in Hatay, Turkey with a population of 5,994. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,994 Population 1,773/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population5,994
Density1,773/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population5,994
Population Density1,773 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates36.8500°, 36.2167°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceHatay
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karakise

Karakise is a small city in Turkey (Hatay) with a population of 5,994. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karakise

Karakise has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 107.4
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.4° 97.3
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 12.4° / 19.8° 79.4
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 15.3° / 22.9° 61.4
May 22.8°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.2° 51.3
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 33.5
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26.1° / 31.8° 11.4
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 27.1° / 32.4° 17.9
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.3° 66.7
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.9° 56.6
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 14.9° / 22.8° 77.2
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 18° 101.1
Karakise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Turkey avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density1,773/sq mi
Coordinates36.8500°N, 36.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

586 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 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 71 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 81 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 81 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 71 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 44 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 43 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 81 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 80 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 57 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 89 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 84 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 81 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 72 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Karakise has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Karakise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2023 Açıkhava Müzesi
2023 Açıkhava Müzesi
Fıstık Müzesi
Fıstık Müzesi
Osmaniye Müzesi
Osmaniye Müzesi

Libraries in Karakise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Emine Keskiner Kütüphanesi0.0
Emine Keskiner Kütüphanesi0.0
Üniversite Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Karakise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Osmaniye Salı Pazarı
Pazar Yeri

Train Stations in Karakise

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dörtyol
Karabasamak

Gas Stations in Karakise

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Shell
TR #4838803190
TR #4838803338
TR #5030735521
TR #5030735538
TR #5030735564
TR #5030735565
TR #6993694298
TR #6993757417
TR #7093186997
TR #9255945606
TR #9255945607

Stadiums & Teams in Karakise

TeamLeagueDivision
Üniversite Stadyumu

Airports Near Karakise

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport
Kelaynak Aviation Club AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Karakise

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
1 Nolu Karaboyunlu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
3 Nolu Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
4 Nolu Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Ana Çocuk Sağlığı ve Aile Planlama Merkezi
Cardak Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Elife Gök Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Karaçay Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Musa Sahin Aile Saglıgı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karakise

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abacıoğlu Cami
Altınçağ Mahallesi Merkez Camii
Baş Camii
Bilal-i Habaşi Camii
Çarşamba Öğülbek Huzur Camii
Çaylı Camii
Çaylı Eski Camii
Cumhuriyet Camii
Emirali Kayası Camii
Gül Camii
Güneysu Camii
Hacı Mehmet İlhan Camii
Hasan Efendi Cami
Hasoğlu Camii
Hicret Camii
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Camii
Hz. Ebubekir Camii
İhlas Camii
Kiremit Ocağı Camii
Küllücüler Camii
Küllücüler Camii
Kumyığını Camii
Kuzuculu Mahallesi Merkez Camii
Mehmet Akif Camii
Ocaklı Yeni Camii
Öğülbek Camii
Şenmahmut Camii
Surp Asdvadzadzin Dörtyol
Topçınar Camii
Yeniyurt Mahallesi Merkez Cami
Yeşilköy Merkez Cami

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 Karakise

What is the population of Karakise?

Karakise has a population of 5,994 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,773 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karakise?

Karakise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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