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Weather & Climate in Karaköy, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karaköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9778°N, 30.0015°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,904 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 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 81 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.8 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 88 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 12 km SE of Karapürçek, Turkey | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 130 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 87 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Karaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.5").