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Weather & Climate in Karabayır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karabayır enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 465.3 sq mi (1,205.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9331°N, 29.1594°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,955 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 62 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey | M5.9 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 89 km | 72 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 149 km | 56 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 39 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 118 km | 75 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 84 km | 63 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 72 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 50 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 182 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Karabayır has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.4").