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Karakuyu, Turkey

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630 Population 2/sq mi density
4,104 ft Elevation 1,251 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Karakuyu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,104 ft (1,251 m)
Area400.2 sq mi (1,036.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.8612°N, 36.2006°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 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 M7.8 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 89 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 97 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 106 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 38 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 89 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 56 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 103 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 26 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 36 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 133 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 56,697 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 99 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 157 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Karakuyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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