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Weather & Climate in Karaburun, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karaburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 444.1 sq mi (1,150.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7563°N, 37.5900°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
732 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 70 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Karaburun has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").