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Karataş, Turkey

Full City Profile

9,221 Population 21/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Karataş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area442.2 sq mi (1,145.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates36.5820°N, 35.3701°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 75 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 33 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 64 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 126 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 104 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 122 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 115 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 33 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 66 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 62 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 63 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 148 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 83 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 59 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 86 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Karataş has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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