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Weather & Climate in Karakaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,920 ft (890 m) |
| Area | 194.6 sq mi (504.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0811°N, 41.7264°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 110 km | 65 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 25 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Karakaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").