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Karkamış, Turkey
Full City Profile
4,951
Population
43/sq mi density
1,171 ft
Elevation
357 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Karkamış enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 115.1 sq mi (298.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8345°N, 37.9983°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Karkamış has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 42°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").