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Weather & Climate in Karacaören, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karacaören enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1694°N, 26.4475°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,404 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 39 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 80 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 17 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M4.9 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 7 km W of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 85 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 88 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 91 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 74 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 99 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 108 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Karacaören has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.4").