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Weather & Climate in Aşağı Karafakılı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aşağı Karafakılı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7789°N, 36.5578°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
603 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 61 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 72 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Aşağı Karafakılı has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").