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Weather & Climate in Karakasım, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakasım enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 227.4 sq mi (588.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5172°N, 26.6438°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey | M6.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 130 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Western Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 137 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 146 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 96 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 121 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Karakasım has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.0").