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Yukarı Karafakılı, Turkey

Full City Profile

726 Population 3/sq mi density
2,280 ft Elevation 695 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Yukarı Karafakılı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates36.7981°N, 36.4649°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

599 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 150 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 58 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 81 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 29 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 54 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 98 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 102 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 66 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 62 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 127 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 75 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 66 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 71 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Yukarı Karafakılı has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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