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Weather & Climate in Karacaburç, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karacaburç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2261°N, 37.3456°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
704 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 34 km | 11 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 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Karacaburç has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").