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Karapınar, Turkey

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555 Population 2/sq mi density
627 ft Elevation 191 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Karapınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area249.6 sq mi (646.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.8687°N, 28.4933°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,845 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 141 km
Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 145 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 135 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 106 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 130 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 140 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 130 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 146 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 138 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 73 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 113 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 132 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 118 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 127 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 46 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 127 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 149 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 42 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 150 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 141 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 135 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 111 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 79 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Karapınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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