Sign In Register

Karasu, Turkey

Ağrı · Turkey

Karasu is a small town in Ağrı, Turkey with a population of 677. Elevation: 5,390 ft (1,643 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

677 Population 5,642/sq mi density
5,390 ft Elevation 1,643 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

Discover Karasu, Turkey

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population677
Density5,642/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Population677
Population Density5,642 / sq mi
Elevation5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Coordinates39.7118°, 42.9230°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAğrı
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Karasu

Karasu is a small town in Turkey (Ağrı) with a population of 677. The city sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet (1,643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karasu

Karasu has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.4°C / 15°F -14.8° / -3.9° 37.2
Feb -8.2°C / 17°F -13.9° / -2.6° 34.9
Mar -0.2°C / 32°F -5.5° / 5.1° 46.7
Apr 7°C / 45°F 1.2° / 12.7° 73.6
May 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.3° 75.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.5° 41.0
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 12.7° / 29.9° 24.7
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 12.9° / 30.6° 15.8
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 26.1° 26.1
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 3° / 18.3° 55.0
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -3.5° / 8.8° 34.3
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -9.4° / 0.6° 45.9
Karasu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Turkey avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density5,642/sq mi
Coordinates39.7118°N, 42.9230°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 121 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 121 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 87 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 122 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 110 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 146 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 112 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 112 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 14 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 38 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 91 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 118 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 145 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 79 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 91 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 118 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 132 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 142 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in

Karasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →

Farmers Markets in Karasu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağrı Kapalı Sebze Pazarı

Gas Stations in Karasu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Ağrı Merkez

Airports Near Karasu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Karasu.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Karasu

What is the population of Karasu?

Karasu has a population of 677 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 5,642 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karasu?

Karasu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Karasu with another city: