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Weather & Climate in Karadere, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karadere enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7317°N, 30.8399°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,478 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 67 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 48 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 12 km | 15 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 73 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Karadere has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (1.8").