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Karatepe, Turkey

Şanlıurfa · Turkey

Karatepe is a small town in Şanlıurfa, Turkey with a population of 790. Elevation: 1,289 ft (393 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

790 Population 314/sq mi density
1,289 ft Elevation 393 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population790
Density314/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain14.4 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Population790
Population Density314 / sq mi
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Coordinates36.8986°, 38.8802°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞanlıurfa
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation14.4 inches (365 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karatepe

Karatepe is a small town in Turkey (Şanlıurfa) with a population of 790. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet (393 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karatepe

Karatepe has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.7°C), the coldest is Jan (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.9°C / 44°F 3° / 10.8° 81.3
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F 3.6° / 12.6° 67.8
Mar 12.2°C / 54°F 6.9° / 17.5° 59.6
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.1° 44.8
May 23.2°C / 74°F 16.6° / 29.9° 24.9
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22° / 36.1° 4.8
Jul 32.7°C / 91°F 25.7° / 39.7° 0.4
Aug 32.1°C / 90°F 25.1° / 39.1° 1.4
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 20.8° / 34.5° 5.8
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.8° 22.7
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.3° 47.9
Dec 9°C / 48°F 5° / 13° 72.7
Karatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Turkey avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates36.8986°N, 38.8802°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"
62% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 18, 2024.

Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 144 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 89 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 129 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 137 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 84 km
Jun 5, 2020 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 2024 19 km WNW of Sincik, Turkey M5.0 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 19 km NE of Tut, Turkey M5.0 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 17 km NNW of Sincik, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km N of Çelikhan, Turkey M4.9 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km WSW of Çelikhan, Turkey M4.9 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 13 km NE of Gölba??, Turkey M4.9 149 km
Feb 26, 2004 8 km SSW of Çelikhan, Turkey M4.8 133 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2007 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey M4.8 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 25 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Karatepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 43°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Karatepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Harran Culture House
Harran Kültür Evi
İbrahim Tatlıses Müzik Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Karatepe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayvan Pazarı
Şanlıurfa Hayvan Pazarı
Semt Pazarı
Şurkav Çarşısı

Gas Stations in Karatepe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #4999119528

Stadiums & Teams in Karatepe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karatepe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Karatepe

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı Tedavi Merkezi

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 Karatepe

What is the population of Karatepe?

Karatepe has a population of 790 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 314 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karatepe?

Karatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.4 inches.

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