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Weather & Climate in Karasu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karasu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,390 ft (1,643 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7118°N, 42.9230°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 14 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 38 km | 28 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 17 km S of Varto, Turkey | M5.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 91 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 118 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 132 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Karasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.8").