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Weather & Climate in Karanlıkdere, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karanlıkdere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 213.1 sq mi (552.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9952°N, 34.4325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 7 km SE of Kozan, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey | M4.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey | M4.4 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 62 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Karanlıkdere has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").